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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 12, 2023 19:06:07 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/cat-medicine-flavors Story at-a-glance Feline family members are notoriously difficult to give medications (and many supplements) to Medicines in liquid form are often easier to administer, but the trick is using compounding to develop the flavors and consistencies most palatable to finicky felines Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently discovered that sweet flavors and water-based formulations get a paws-down from feline study subjects Future studies will look more closely at oil-based compounding flavors and compounded chewable formulas My notes: Our dogs have been easier to dispense meds & supplements than cats have. Do you have any tricks that has worked for you?
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Post by Bob on Apr 13, 2023 17:06:20 GMT -5
Have to hold them down and do the best we can.
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Post by Steve on Apr 15, 2023 11:28:37 GMT -5
We already do all the tips in the video at the link with the exception of coating the pill with coconut oil, butter, etc. That's never occurred to me but I'll try it next time.
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Post by Emerald on Apr 16, 2023 13:51:20 GMT -5
Sometimes it's hard to get cats to take medication. I always ask for it in an injection if possible rather than a tablet.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 19, 2023 10:24:20 GMT -5
Have to hold them down and do the best we can. We've done that too. We already do all the tips in the video at the link with the exception of coating the pill with coconut oil, butter, etc. That's never occurred to me but I'll try it next time. The oil substance will help it go down easier. Sometimes it's hard to get cats to take medication. I always ask for it in an injection if possible rather than a tablet. Another option if it's available is a flavored chewable. But even then, the pet may not like the taste.
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Post by sawsen on Apr 20, 2023 6:11:52 GMT -5
We just have to bring them regularly for vets so in case of insecticides it could reveal them and give accurate medicine or future illness.
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Post by Emerald on Apr 23, 2023 5:53:26 GMT -5
Good suggestion, but an injection is so much easier.
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Post by spice on Apr 24, 2023 8:10:47 GMT -5
I used to grind the pill and then mix it with wet food.
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