My new cat is hiding and scared. How can I give them medicine?

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So, I have to give my new cat some medication. He's only been here for a few hours and he's death scared hiding in my closet. What should I do? How fo I give him the medicine??! Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 2.5 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Gabriel is so scared! Try coaxing him out of the closet with tempting canned cat food or a small amount of chicken or tuna. Warming the foods slightly will make their odor more prominent, which is often more tempting to cats. Once he comes out, you should be able to administer his medication. If he doesn't come out with temptation, you may have to go into the closet to catch him for the medication. You can give his medication by using your non dominant hand to grasp the top of Gabriel's jaw and point his nose towards the ceiling. Then, using your dominant hand, gently open his lower jaw with your ring finger and put the pill down the back of his throat with your index finger and thumb, or put a syringe in his mouth relatively far back if it is a liquid medication. Pill poppers are useful tools for putting a pill back relatively far in a cat's mouth so that you don't have to put your fingers in his mouth. If Gabriel becomes aggressive, stop your medication attempt and contact your vet about other medication options. I hope that all goes well!

My new cat is hiding and scared. How can I give them medicine?

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