My cat won't take liquid Metamucil. Can I give him capsules?

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Vet said to give cat 1tsp metamucil in 4oz water. He won't eat or drink it. I have capsules. Can I just pill him, one of them? Or is it imperative it's mixed with water? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It should be fine to give the capsule but you should chase it with water in a syringe to prevent irritation to the esophagus. It’s difficult to say for sure but it looks like 1 capsule would not be equal to a tsp - you should make sure you are giving enough. I often recommend mixing it in a small amount of canned food.

My cat won't take liquid Metamucil. Can I give him capsules?

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