Tips on Giving Your Cat Medications

How to administer medications to your cat through food

We know getting cats to take their medicine can be challenging, so here are some tips to help increase your cat’s acceptance of tablets or other medications in its food.

Prepare in advance:
Make sure you have everything ready before administering medication. Stay calm and patient to keep your cat at ease.

Use a tablet cutter or crusher:
If you need to split a small tablet, you can use a tablet cutter, which you can find at most pharmacies. You can crush tablets using a pill crusher or the back of a spoon.

Timing:
Try to give the medication when your cat is hungry. This increases the chances of them accepting it in food.

Masking medication:
Use treat sachets from the supermarket, which come in various flavours and are great at masking the taste of medication.

Mix a small amount of crushed medication with a teaspoon of the treat or with your cat’s favourite food. Warming the food to body temperature can also help make it more enticing.

Observe:
Ensure your cat eats the entire portion with the medication before offering the rest of their meal.

Having trouble?

If you still have trouble getting your cat to take its medication, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re experienced in finding different ways to help!

Are you worried about your cat’s health?

If you are concerned about your cat, please reach out to our friendly team. Call us on 1300 228 377 or fill out the contact form below. In an emergency, please contact your local vet.

For vets – to refer a patient or book a telehealth consultation, please call us on 1300 228 377, book through the portal or fill in the form.

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Contacting Us

Pet Owners
If you would like to talk about treatment for your cat, call us on 1300 228 377 or fill in the form.
In an emergency, please contact your local vet.

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To refer a patient or book a telehealth consultation please call us on 1300 228 377, book through the portal or fill in the form. For advice calls, please see the guidelines here.

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