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My 6 mo old kitten (Senja) is rather fussy about eating foods she's not used to (she's used to dry catfood), especially if there is a pill crushed into it... My jasmine would LOVE to have it in Senja's place...
Senja has an absess / infection and needs to be on antibiotics for 10 days at least. The vet asked if I was able to get her to take a pill, and I said yes.... as long as I can crush it into something... But I think this meds has a strong taste, cause she's interested, but licks a tiny bit and doesn't want any more. So both yesterday and today I've had to force it into her. She's not too happy about that, of course, and it makes me feel so bad. Yesterday I blended it with liverworst, and today with tuna. I am unsure how much to blend it into; if I use a small amount, it will taste stronger. If a larger amount, then there is so much to be eaten. Today I've gotten only 1/3 of her dose into her yet.
Do you have any suggestions? The pill is about the size of an M&M, maybe a tiny bit smaller. Alot to force down her throat, and I don't want to traumatize her. Should I give it to her whole, or would it be better to get her a liquid one?
Senja has an absess / infection and needs to be on antibiotics for 10 days at least. The vet asked if I was able to get her to take a pill, and I said yes.... as long as I can crush it into something... But I think this meds has a strong taste, cause she's interested, but licks a tiny bit and doesn't want any more. So both yesterday and today I've had to force it into her. She's not too happy about that, of course, and it makes me feel so bad. Yesterday I blended it with liverworst, and today with tuna. I am unsure how much to blend it into; if I use a small amount, it will taste stronger. If a larger amount, then there is so much to be eaten. Today I've gotten only 1/3 of her dose into her yet.
Do you have any suggestions? The pill is about the size of an M&M, maybe a tiny bit smaller. Alot to force down her throat, and I don't want to traumatize her. Should I give it to her whole, or would it be better to get her a liquid one?