If you are a pet owner, you know that administering pills can be difficult. Cats tend to be more stubborn than dogs and will make things more difficult by either spitting out the pill or hiding from you. Not only is this frustrating, but it can also be dangerous for your pet. Every day, cats take oral medication to keep them healthy and happy.
A new product on the market is a pill shooter for cats. Most owners know that a cat can be very hard to give a pill, but with these nifty little cat pill shooters you can avoid all of this.
Administering pills to my Maine Coon, who has a heart defect, four times a day has become a breeze since I started using a pill popper. I highly recommend purchasing empty gel capsules to encapsulate medications, particularly for bitter-tasting ones like clopidogrel, which can cause your cat to foam at the mouth. Opt for size 4 capsules for convenience. Additionally, I suggest keeping a syringe with a small amount of water on hand to help the tablets go down smoothly.
This article will teach you how to give your cat medicine in the easiest way possible with a pill shooter for cats, no matter his or her size or personality!
What is a Pill Shooter?
Pill Shooters, also known as Pill Poppers, are a long, fat syringe that lets you place a small pill inside of it and then use it to give your cat medicine. If you’re scared of getting bitten or sticking your fingers in there, this is the perfect tool for you!
How do you use a Pill Shooter?
To use the pill popper, firstly you need to get prepared by placing the pill or capsule into the shooter. You then need to restrain your cat by placing your hand on top of their head with your thumb and point finger behind their eyes and cheekbones at the temples and then tilt the cat’s head upwards. You may wish to wrap your cat in a towel leaving only the head exposed as this will help prevent it from scratching you.
Once you’ve gained control of your cat’s head, you can use your dominant hand to open the cat’s mouth by placing the pill gun in the side of the mouth. Next, quickly but gently push the pill popper to the back of your cat’s mouth and push the pill in. I find it helpful to chase the pill down with a little bit of water in a syringe. Always check your cat’s mouth after giving him a pill to make sure it has been swallowed.
Handy Tips for Giving Your Cat a Pill
- It may need two people to restrain your cat. It is best that the second person holds the cat from its rear, holding the two front feet and their arms against the cat’s body.
- If you fear your cat scratching, trim their nails before you attempt to give them a pill.
- Be quick! The quicker you are in administering the pill the less your cat will fight you.
- Syringe some liquid such as water, tuna juice or chicken broth directly after administering the pill to assist your cat in swallowing the pill.
Best Pill Shooters for Cats
Still worrying about your pet's refusal to take medicine? Try this Pet Medicine Feeding Syringe now! Just put it in the pet's mouth and gently push the syringe to let your pet take medicine obediently. 2 soft silicone tips attached to this Pet Pill Popper can be used to feed solid and liquid medicines.
Slender pill gun for oral tablets, capsules of various shapes and sizes. Plunger helps to pill or capsule safely down the throat without losing fingers in the process.
The QIYADIN Cat Pill Shooter Pet Piller Gun is a useful tool for administering medication to your cat or dog. The two silicone soft tips make it easy to dispense both solid and liquid medication. The product is made of high-quality silica gel, which is reusable and washable, making it an eco-friendly choice. However, it is important to make sure that the soft tip is completely sleeved on the top and in the same straight line as the injection tube to ensure that the push rod can smoothly impact on the pill and push it out. Additionally, the soft tip may be too small for larger pills and may split when trying to put the pill in the dispenser. Overall, the QIYADIN Cat Pill Shooter Pet Piller Gun is a helpful tool for administering medication to your furry friend.
This pill shooter is an original H Bar product and is the best pet piller for easy pilling. It's designed for administering tabs or pills to pets, featuring a soft rubber tip that's secured better to the plastic shaft and is more uniform to hold tabs better. It's gentle to the pet's mouth, easy to clean, and will work on even smaller pets.
The TAOZUA Pet Pill Dispenser is a great option for pet owners who want a versatile, washable, and reusable dispenser that is safe and durable for their furry friends. The dispenser is suitable for multiple pill capsules and liquids, making it a versatile option for different types of medication. Additionally, the dispenser is made of tough polystyrene, which is non-toxic and pet-friendly.
The Patelai Pet Pill Shooter Set is a practical and safe tool for administering medicine to your pets. The set includes four different types of pill shooters, making it easy to find the right one for your pet's needs. The silicone tips are soft and safe for your pet's teeth and gums, and the pill shooters are made of durable materials that can be reused after cleaning.
Pill Pockets for Cats
If you feel uncomfortable using a Pill Shooter, hiding your cat’s pill in its wet food or a treat is an alternative choice for administering medication. This trick can work for certain pills that are not too potent in flavor or scent. To use this strategy, you need to find a treat that your cat enjoys so much, they will eat it even if it tastes bad because of the pill.
The easiest way to hide a pill in a treat is with a Pill Pocket. A Pill Pocket is an ultra-soft treat that has a hole in the center, so you can place your medication inside. All you have to do now is smush it closed over the pill and pretend you’re giving them their favorite treat. Great for larger pills!
Best Pill Pockets for Cats
Easy to use pill pouches: Just put the pill or capsule of your cat’s medicine inside the moldable pocket, pinch closed until the pill is hidden, and share with your adult cat for a hassle-free treatment experience Delicious chicken flavor helps mask the taste of the medicine. FELINE GREENIES PILL POCKETS Cat Treats are the #1 vet recommended choice for giving pills*
Turn pill time into treat time with delicious pill wraps that hide the smell and taste of medicine. Use our moldable pill masker paste to form pockets that easily hide pills of any size or shape. Each pet-friendly pill pouch contains natural ingredients that mask the smell and taste of pills. Mess-free, flavorful wraps are easy-to-swallow and can be used for medication, treats or training.
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