Tablets and Capsules

FELINE GREENIES^® PILL POCKETS^® treats are nutritious treats for cats that contain built-in pouches perfect for hiding medicine or supplements. Just pop in the medicine, and hand it over. Cats love the taste so much; they won’t notice there’s medicine inside!

Liquids

Insert a plastic syringe at the corner of the mouth between his cheek and rear molars, and squirt the medicine in slowly, allowing him to swallow.

Taking Your Cat’s Temperature

An electronic digital ear thermometer for humans will work on your cat. These are expensive, but they're a real hassle-saver. Just hold your cat's head with one hand and use the other to apply the thermometer to the ear. Your cat’s temperature should be between 101 and 102.5 degrees. (Your breeder or vet can tell you what's normal for your particular cat).

The alternative to a digital ear thermometer is a traditional rectal thermometer, which is far cheaper but requires at least two people in most instances. With your cat on your lap, have someone hold her shoulders and forelegs firmly. Then lift her tail and insert a thermometer (well lubricated with petroleum jelly) into the anus. Gently stroke her back and talk to her in low, reassuring tones for two minutes while the thermometer takes a reading. With some cats, you'll need a third person to hold down the rear legs.

Eye drops and Ointments

With one hand, hold your cat’s head firmly and use your forefinger and thumb to hold open the eyelids. Apply the drops or ointment with your other hand. Be careful not to touch the eye itself with your fingers, the tube or the dropper.

Ear Drops or Ointments

Hold the head with one hand and administer the drops or ointment with the other. If the medication is intended for the ear canal, rub the ear gently to help push it in.

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