Now, I know all kitties are different..but, with Tex, who I pill twice a day, I make sure he is on the counter, that he knows I am getting ready to pill him, and then I pretend my first finger and thumb are like a screw driver ( I had to stop and make the motion to see what it looked like, and screw driver isn't quite right, maybe more like a little drill?), and into the side of his mouth I go. I do not "force open" his mouth as much as I wedge it open. I don't think he would enjoy the hand over his nose too much. I hold his head still with my other hand. So, right hand, with pill between the first finger and thumb, and left hand to the left of him. (Now, this procedure also works from a ground position, with Tex between my legs, but, I don't have to get that physical with him).

Then, because at first Tex was a sneaky boy, I had to stand watch to make sure he wouldn't spit it out. Now, I just keep him clamped up until he swallows...and he does it pretty quick by this point!

Good luck and I am glad it isn't anything serious...