How do I give my cat medicine if she won't eat or take it orally?

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How can I give syringe to cat other than by mouth? I live by myself so it’s difficult to give it to my cat by mouth. Also my cat won’t eat the food given by her vet at all. I’ve tried mixing it with food she likes but she only eats a little and then doesn’t eat again. It’s been a whole day and a half and she’s only eaten about 3 spoonfuls of wet food. How can I get her to eat the food?

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I think a lot of this depends on the issue needing medications. You may need to select a Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach consult so we can discuss what is wrong with your cat, the medication prescribed, the type of food recommended, and methods to help with medicating a difficult cat. You can also ask one question at a time or call your vet for recommendations.

How do I give my cat medicine if she won't eat or take it orally?

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