4 Easy Ways to Give Your Cat Medicine Without the Struggle

Got a finicky feline who refuses their meds? Veterinarian Dr. Yvette Huizar shares vet-approved strategies to help you give your cat medication without the stress. From pill pockets to flavor tricks, here’s how to make medicine time feel like no big deal.

00:00 Introduction
Dr. Huizar explains how to give your cat medicine while keeping the process calm and cat-friendly.

00:15 How to train them over time
If your cat doesn’t need medication right away, it’s a great idea to train them slowly. Use things like pill pockets, gel capsules, purees, or liquids in a syringe as treats so they get used to the process before it really matters.

00:38 Tip 1: Mix the medicine with wet food
Try hiding the pill in your cat’s wet food. The tastier the food, the easier it’ll be for them to accept the medication.

00:52 Tip 2: Use pill pockets
Pill pockets are soft treats with a hollow center that hides pills. Let your cat try them plain first and offer them regularly so they don’t always associate them with medication.

01:16 Tip 3: Try the three-treat method
Use three identical treats. Give your cat the first treat without a pill, hide the medicine in the second, then quickly follow up with the third to distract from the difference.

01:38 Tip 4: Use pet-friendly flavored gel capsules
These capsules can hold medication and be coated with tuna water or broth to boost the appeal. Start by offering empty capsules occasionally so your cat gets used to them.

02:09 Ask your vet about liquid alternatives
If these options don't seem to work, talk to your vet about switching to a liquid version of the medication.

For more tips, check out the full article:
https://www.kinship.com/cat-health/ho...

Follow us:
Instagram:   / kinshippets  
TikTok:   / kinshippets  

Disclaimer alert: This information is just for educational purposes! Every pet is different, so always talk with your vet or trainer for specific advice on your pet's situation. We don’t accept any liability for any loss or injury that occurs as a result of watching videos on Kinship's channel. (Fyi: We also don’t accept any liability for extra training treats given…but we doubt your pet will mind.)

(C) Kinship Partners, Inc. All rights reserved.