4 maneiras de dar ao seu gato uma pílula
Administrar pílulas para o seu gato pode ser fácil para alguns, mas para muitos é uma luta diária. Felizmente, existem vários métodos que podem tornar o processo menos estressante tanto para você e seu gato.
1. Special treats
The best way to give your cat a pill is by using treats that are made specifically for this purpose. The treats are soft, sticky, and tasty so that your cat will have no idea they are taking medicine!
2. Bolsos de pílulas DIY
Em vez de comprar trata, você também pode tentar fazer o seu próprio. PetMd recomenda formar "almôndegas" de alimentos enlatados do seu gato. Faça um com sua pílula, e um par outros sem.
If your cat still refuses to take the pill, you could try crushing it into a very fine powder, and then mixing it with their wet food. Make sure you check with your vet first; some pills are not intended to be crushed.
These three methods work fine as long as your cat is allowed to have food with their medicine. In the case that they're not, your best bet is to restrain your cat and give them the pill directly.
Place one thumb and forefinger on either side of the cat’s face and apply gentle pressure at the space between the teeth. Once their mouth starts to open, press down on the lower jaw and deposit the pill as far back as possible. Close the mouth and massage their throat until they swallow. To make sure the pill doesn’t remain in the esophagus, give your cat a teaspoon of water from a syringe or eyedropper.
Não importa o método que você usa, certifique-se de dar a seu gato muitos elogios depois!