We have to give Peep two pills, twice a day. It takes both of us to do it: impossible to do with just one pair of hands. I wrestle her mouth open and Patty tosses in the pill. One at a time, please! If she succeeds in spitting it out, we have to try again.
Just after pill-time this morning, Robbie suddenly discovered some tiny bug invading our living room. Activate hunting mode. Up here on the table, Peep watched with intense interest, ready to join the fray as soon as she got a better look at the bug. These cats fight each other all the time; but when an insect invades the premises, they close ranks and present a united front.
The bug seems to have disappeared. Robbie is calling for it–like it’ll come back to be eaten, if the cat asks nicely. I know voters who would do that, but insects are more intelligent than that.
I’m so sorry that both cats are having health issues–you guys just can’t seem to catch a break! If Peep likes treats, you can get Pill Pockets from the pet store. They are soft and hollow in the middle and come in multiple flavors. You place the pill inside, then squish the ends shut. They were a life saver when my old cat had to take thyroid medicine every day, because she didn’t like to be pilled either. The best method I’ve found is to kneel on the floor and place the cat in front of you between your legs, facing away. When they try to scoot backwards, they only back up into your body and have nowhere to go. Lift their heads gently upward, pop their mouths open with your fingers, drop the pill in, then rub their throats so they swallow it. You get good at it after a while, and the faster the process, the better. For a particularly feisty cat that’s all claws, wrapping them up in a thick towel might be necessary. But if Peep will take pill pockets, you might be able to avoid all the wrestling and drama, which is probably better for her, too.
Thanks for the suggestion, Allison.
You’re welcome. I hope she feels better soon! I’m still praying for all of you and hope that things turn around quickly. I know you’re run down, and feel like you can’t take on one more thing. Been there, and it’s not fun.