Helpful Tips for Cats

Instructions Remember that the ear may be very painful and that the cat may respond by scratching and biting. Warm the medication by standing the bottle in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Hold the cat securely in your lap. You may need to have someone help you...

The easiest way to give your cat a pill is to hide the pill in food. This usually works best if the pill is hidden in a small amount of tuna or cream cheese. To ensure that the pill is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the cat is certain...

The easiest way to give your cat liquid medication is to mix it in with some canned food. To ensure that the medication is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the cat is certain to eat rather than a large portion that the cat may not...

Make sure that you wash your hands both before and after administering the medication to prevent the spread of infection. If you are administering the medication on your own, you may find it easiest to place your cat in your lap. If your cat’s eye is painful, you may...

Instructions Teaching your cat to accept brushing will take some training, but will be very beneficial to the cat once he is accustomed to the process. Daily brushing is most beneficial and will help to establish a routine for your pet, but brushing twice a week is...