Is There A Button To Push?

[kuhio98]

When we had to dose Cammie with liquid antibiotics after her dental -- and Pepper after her tail amputation -- we wrapped them up in a towel like a burrito and held them like a baby.

Then we'd put our fingers on either side of their jaw (where the hinge connects to the face) and gently squeeze. When they opened up the tiniest bit, in went the medicine!

[Medusa]

I place my cats at waist height, usually on a countertop, with their face pointing to the right. I reach behind the head, fingers on the opposite side, thumb facing me and I tilt the head back and squirt the liquid in or pop the pill in. Done deal.

[Barbara]

I place my cats at waist height, usually on a countertop, with their face pointing to the right. I reach behind the head, fingers on the opposite side, thumb facing me and I tilt the head back and squirt the liquid in or pop the pill in. Done deal.

What does the back of the cat do while you are doing all this to the head?

[Medusa]

What does the back of the cat do while you are doing all this to the head?

Actually, they just sit down. It's all done so quickly.

[Freedom]

I have NO luck with liquid so I always specifically ask for the pills.

Sometimes I sit in the recliner and wedge kitty in beside me so I can easily work the head without the back end having any place to maneuver.

Sometimes I quickly scoop kitty up into a 'baby' hold, (legs in the air, resting in my arms) and get the pill in before the cat even realizes it is pill time.

Sometimes I call Dad for help.

Sometimes I give up until the next dose!