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I agree, the towel works great.
when I first got my youngest, a feral little monkey, she came with a super nasty respiratory infection which she promptly passed onto my other cat. so, every day, I had to give each two types of medicine - one pill, one liquid, twice a day.
you get good at it, but you have to realize that you cannot be too gentle or reluctant, or else it will be a long ordeal rather than a fast, efficient task that's quickly forgiven and forgotten.
I'd get the medicine ready, and then I'd snag my cat under my arm (no towel, though, it took longer and I was willing to risk the scratches). with both hands would pull their jaws apart with thumb and forefinger. with your free arm, you'll place the pill in the back of the throat, waaaaay back on the tongue, or squirt the liquid as far back (and slightly to the side) as possible. then clamp their mouth shut with one hand while still gripping them under your arm and hold it until they swallow.
my younger one would cleverly spit up the pills quite often, but once you do either medicine correctly, they've got no choice!
remember, it seems cruel to handle them that way but if you don't do it, they suffer for it. they will forgive you, especially if you make up for it after with treats, lavish affection, and plenty of praise. |
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