Jen, I feel your pain. All I can add is to try and give Sterling his pill the moment he wakes up - while he's still relaxed!! Sit next to him and cuddle. That worked with Fister. I was as amazed that the pill went down, as he was.

Later on I "caught" him while sitting in the windowsill - from the BACK. If he's already used to you coming up from behind to stroke him, then he won't (may not) be suspicious.

However, Fister has been known to push the pill in to his cheek, even spit it out, but then I had another go. Once the pill is inside, close his mouth and stroke his throat and he'll hopefully swallow.

The important thing, in my opinion is to give it to him while he's relaxed!

Good luck - and Happy Christmas!!

It's Fister turn tomorrow. But only that one pill for the ride to the pension.