How do I give my cat liquid medication when he refuses it in food?

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My cat has had a fever and diarrhea. The vet has prescribed an anti-diarrhea syrup and probiotics. The medication is to be mixed with his food and fed. But he refuses to eat any food with medication. How do you suggest I feed him the medication? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 29 days old | 3.748 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

If the anti-diarrhea medication is measured with a syringe, you can give it directly into Monday's mouth - squirt it into his cheek while tilting his nose upwards (so gravity helps direct the medication into the back of his throat to be swallowed). Similarly, probiotics can be mixed in with a little water or broth, then drawn up and given orally via the syringe.

How do I give my cat liquid medication when he refuses it in food?

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