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My cat hates pills. Can I hide them in freeze-dried raw treats safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 18 years and 11 months old | 9.5 lbs

Hi tony has early stage kidney disease and is on a kidney diet. I wonder is it safe to hide his blood pressure pills, thyroid pills , and tumil k tablets in a freeze dried raw cat treat? he has grown tired of my current method of hiding pills in a small bit of fancy feast wet cat food that i form into a treat ball. Thank u!

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 20th, 2018

Yes of course. You can try hiding the pills in his freeze dried treat or any treat for that matter. If he grows tired of that too you can also try “Pill pockets” which are pliable soft aromatic treats specifically designed for giving pets daily medication. You can find these at your vet clinic or at some pet stores. Best wishes with your pet Tony and keeping up with his laundry list of medications. : ) Take care.

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    Answered By Amber W

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on September 24th, 2017

    Although it is best to avoid too many treats and other kinds of food it should be okay to still use these things to get Tony to take his medications. The main thing we try to avoid by feeding a renal diet is high phosphorus levels. Royal Canin makes several renal canned options so maybe trying that first to hide pills could work. If it doesn't work I doubt a small amount of treats will effect Tony negatively. It sounds like Tony is lucky to have you as an owner! I wish you both the best and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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