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    He's already on Methamizole transdermal, so the transdermal stuff is out. Kinda makes you wish a cat had 4 ears!!! The B/P stuff is Altenolol, 26 mg. 1/4 tab 2x/day. Someone suggested putting the teeny 1/4 in a little butter (the size of your pinky nail) and stick it in the freezer to harden. Then put it in his mouth and it'll slide down his throat as he swallows. I'm not sure about that one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by moosmom View Post
    Someone suggested putting the teeny 1/4 in a little butter (the size of your pinky nail) and stick it in the freezer to harden. Then put it in his mouth and it'll slide down his throat as he swallows. I'm not sure about that one.
    Well, I don't know if will work with a cat but that technique certainly works for me! I have a terrible time swallowing any pill that isn't coated so I learned years ago to do the butter trick.
    At this point, it sounds like it would be worth a try. You also might try a hard shortening like Crisco. Shortening melts slower than butter and it is basically tasteless.
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