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Every year, the same woman would read out that story at the harvest supper.

She doesn't go anymore.

Always something to be grateful for!

THIS ?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC372253/

I haven't googled Maureen but I suspect it is the story that has been doing the rounds for a few years now. It's very funny and not always that far from the truth ;-).

We had two cats who were sisters. Never had a problem getting tablets down one of them but the other was very adept at letting you think she had swallowed it and then spitting it out behind a chair or somewhere similar. We tried all the gadgets, the wrapping in a towel and rubbing the throat etc but after a minute or two the pill would make a reappearance. One time when she really needed to take a pill we asked the vet to do it. She looked at us as though she thought us totally stupid and offered to show us how to do it. She held the cat, opened her mouth, popped a pill into the back of her mouth, tipped her head back slightly and stroked her throat. After about 30 seconds she said "All gone. Now you know how to do it you'll find it very easy". At that, the cat spat the pill straight into the vet's hand. Cutting a long story short, OH, 2 veterinary nurses, the vet herself, a scratched arm, 4 wasted pills and a good bit of time later, the cat swallowed the tablet. The vet's face was a picture but her only comment was "Timid little thing, isn't she?".

So be warned, cats are a law unto themselves and are not going to let you tell them when they have to swallow a pill. Good luck :-)

Google, How to give your cat a pill (funny story)

If you give te cat all the yummies that are recommended, it won't be able to move and you can pop the pills in with ease.

When George (now 13) was 10 months old, he decided to have an argument with a vehicle, and his jaw was broken.
He was wired up, punk style, and I had to give him a 'palatable' antibiotic every day.
(Like cats regard anything they 'have' to be given as 'palatable' :-\)
I obviously couldn't give it to him my 'normal' way - force mouth open and shove as far down the throat as possible, as his jaw was broken.
I sat pondering the problem, took the pill out of the bubble, while George watched me, then just threw it towards him, saying 'catch that'.
He didn't, but looked interested.
I picked it up, threw it higher, he caught it - and ate it!
This was our 'game' for the week.
When he'd finished the antibiotics, he still wanted me to throw something at him every day, so dry cat food was used.
Fortunately, they weren't as nice as the antibiotics, so this 'game' came to an end
:-D
Now, when he hears the flea stuff come out of the bubble - he runs a mile!

Hi stranger

I used to buy the cheap cheese spread triangles and hide pills in a small portion of a triangle. Down the hatch!

Lizx

Our cat used to scratch a lot so yes wrap in a thick towel and hold the mouth shut once pill in and rub under the chin...but be warned after a few goes they get wise and look like they've taken it then spit it out when you let them go.

Can't help ................

but good to see you, Maureen!

You don't like pilchards? :-D

Sorry but YUK to the pilchards.

It might have to be Philly as I like that.

Not supposed to break the tablets according to the leaflet.

Will let you know in a couple of days if anything works

Nice to see so many names that I actually remember.

Maureen

Old cats taking pills sometimes go blind very suddenly.
So long as you get to the vets quickly there are various by mouth medicines which will quickly fix this. The common idea that nothing can be done is incorrect.

Can't offer any advice but just wanted to say hello glitter baby, nice to see you again. :-) :-)

Have you tried a cream cheese like Philly easier to get down cats mouth and throat.


And Welcome it's great to see you back on the boards <3 <3 <3 <3

My sister used to wrap an old towel around the cat's body so stopping it escaping or scratching her, then she found it easy to open the cat's mouth and get the tablet to the back of the throat.

I used to crush the tablet between two spoons and put the dust in one of the soft treats like salmon or soft cheese

My old girl never seemed to twig she was being medicated !

It may sound strange, but how about hiding the pills in a small piece of pilchard in tomato sauce - or just the sauce?
I don't usually give my cats human food, but one day, whilst eating pilchards in tomato sauce, both cats showed an interest.
I put a couple of bowls down, with a small piece of pilchard in sauce in each - and they ate the tomato sauce :-S

Nice to see you posting GlitterBaby :-)

I am laughing at the idea of clamping my cat to my hip. the only way that would happen is if he decided to do it himself, ie with his teeth and claws firmly embedded :-)

Good luck with finding a solution, the gadget sounds good, but cheese may also work , our other visiting cat likes smoked cheese or mature cheddar, nothing mild.

Hi Sharron

Will give it try but knowing what Missy is like I do not think she will stay that close for long.

Maureen

It doesn't need to be a lap cat, as long as you can clamp it to your hip for a moment.