My cat won't take pills. Can I use butter with his allergy diet?

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My cat is eating Royal Canin Ultamino to rule out a food allergy but has also been prescribed allergy pills. It is near impossible to get him to take them no matter what method I try. I've truly tried everything I can, even a pet piller, he will NOT swallow them and I end up covered in scratches. I've heard putting some butter on the pills helps cats swallow them a little easier. Will that interfere with his prescription diet? I'm at a loss at this point. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 9.9 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello there! Oh my goodness- I feel your pain. Medicating cats daily can be so frustrating! Luckily, food allergies are almost never to fats! Butter shouldn't interfere with the diet trial. I would be sure to use butter that doesn't have any traces of other food in it though. Some prescriptions can be compounded into different formulas that may be easier to try as well, but I would caution that most flavors would likely interfere with the diet trial. A popular pharmacy that compounds pet medications is called Wedgewood. Some medications in capsule form are relatively unflavored, and may be easily hidden by sprinkling on top of food. Your vet can consult with one of their pharmacists over your cat's disdain for pills and hypoallergenic needs, and they may be other, easier options! I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat won't take pills. Can I use butter with his allergy diet?

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