Oh poor Marigold having to wear that collar. I hope you'll succeed getting the pills down her troat - one way or the other.

I had big problems giving Fister pills to begin with, but now it's pretty easy. I did it more or less the way Kelly suggested, I was "sneaking" up from behind while he sat relaxed, looking out of the window. Then put both my arms tight around him while leaning my chest on him. I opened the side of his mouth with my left finger - making sure to get it all the way to the back of his teeth, then he can't really bite. Then popping the pill in with my right hand and keep his mouth closed, while stroking him on the throat. It has to be done in a relaxed way not forcing him too much.

Ok, he has been known to spit the pill out a few times, but eventually, it goes down.

Those pill poppers, I've never tried - wouldn't it be nice if you could put some water in as well, that would probably make them swallow immediately.

Best of luck!