If your cat is ill, Animal General Hospital may prescribe or recommend medications for your cat. Many medications for your cat are readily available at our office, and we may provide them on your visit. For your convenience, we also offer an online pharmacy where you can place an order safely and securely from your home or office. You can click here to access our online pharmacy.

Giving your cat medications can sometimes be a challenge. Most cat medications come in a liquid formula, but at times, the cat medication may be in the form of a pill. There are quite a few tips and tricks to help administer your cat’s medication. Here are a few of them that should help you:

1. It is always easier to give a cat medication if you have help. One person can hold your cat while the other person gives them the medication.
2. Put your cat on a smooth surface such as a table or counter. This helps decreases the chance of your cat getting traction and running away.
3. If you need to hold the cat, snuggly wrap the cat’s body, especially the cat’s paws and claws, in a towel or blanket. This should keep you safe from scratches.
4. If you are giving them liquid medication, slowly give a little at a time and let them swallow.
5. If you are giving them a pill, quickly open their mouth and place the pill as far back in their mouth as possible. As soon as the pill is in their mouth, close the mouth and gently rub their throat while holding the mouth closed. Rubbing your cat’s throat will stimulate their desire to swallow.
6. Have patience.

Administering medication to your cat may take a few attempts. However, after a few times, you will become better and your cat will usually accept the medication more readily.

If you have questions or concerns regarding medication for your cat, call us (706-568-4848) and we will be glad to assist you.