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Hi to u all!
I really love pets and I’ve being interested in animal all my life !
I have 2 dogs : T-bone & Rex and a cat for the last 2 years who’s name is Robert. lately Robert has been having worms, (is it possible that he got it from the neighbor’s dog or other dogs and cats???)
I want to the vet and he gave me some de-worming pills for him. I tried to crumble the tablet into his food but he notice it right away.
I tried wrapping it with some sausage but he refuse to swallow it .
I even tried using force but Robert kept scratching and twirling!!!
what can I do ??
Elizabeth

Hi Elizabeth,

Chances are that Robert has tapeworms, which come from swallowing fleas. Do the worms kind of look like grains of rice?

Cats are very smart and it is difficult to "trick" them into taking medication in some kind of treat. You can either take Robert back into the vet and have them give the pill for you or they can give him an injection instead. Or you can try wrapping Robert in a towel so he can't wiggle and try to get him to swallow the pill by putting it as far back in the mouth as you can, then giving it a little poke.

You should also treat all your animals for fleas, but please don't use any over-the-counter products. They can be dangerous, or even fatal, to cats.

Regards,
PHKitkat

For my cats at least, I cut the tablets in half (they usually get 1.5 pills) and then wrap the kitty completely in a beach towel with only the head showing. I use the beach towel because its bigger and they can't get their legs out. I hold them in a baby position and pry open the mouth. You have to get the pill far back or they will just spit it up again. Also, I give the cats treats after I pill them (primarily so they won't hate me and I think the pills probably taste bad too). My oldest cat generally doesn't give me any trouble as she likes being held like a baby, but my two boys are wrigglers. Hope this helps!

Caitlin
Coke, Pippin, and Miko

you can open your cat’s mouth an try putting it on his tongue and make
him swallow it or you can try some websites than sales all kings of medicines of cats and dogs but one seems very sufficient ‘cause it’s wrapped in dry food and in different flavors
you should try it …
Tasties Worm-Out