Your veterinarian will talk to you about dosing and how to properly
administer the liquid medication.
If you must pill or
administer liquid medication, consider clicker training your cat to accept the process or work on developing a quick, calm method of administering medication with minimal stress.
If you know from previous experience that it's easier to
administer a liquid medication to your cat, ask your veterinarian if the medication comes in liquid form.
The best way to
administer these liquid medications is with a marked syringe that offers precise dosages.
Again we are glad to demonstrate for you how to
administer liquid medications to your cat.
Not exact matches
Intravenous
liquids are given to keep the woman hydrated, and should she need
medication further down the road, it can be
administered directly to the woman without having to worry about inserting the IV at the time.
This does not apply for
liquid medication or tablets as you can't really warm them up (
liquid medication is often required to be chilled anyway), but for babies who need ear drops, eye drops or cream
administered, taking away the chill may stop this task from being a disaster.
That, perhaps, would have led to the veterinarian properly educating the client about the devastating effects of not treating hyperthyroidism in cats and led to a discussion about alternative types of
medication for cat thyroid problems that might be easier to
administer (
liquid, ear gels).
Are you comfortable
administering pills or
liquid medications to your cat?
Unfortunately, not all
medications can be
administered in
liquid form, so this isn't an option for every one, but definitely something you can ask your veterinarian about.
Compounding... Sometimes The Best Option If giving a pill, capsule, or injection isn't practical or possible, and if there isn't a suitable
liquid form readily available, then perhaps a reputable and licensed compounding pharmacy could help you and your veterinarian by making their necessary
medications into a more palatable (yummy) or otherwise easier to
administer form.
If that's the case for your little critter, let your veterinarian know, as there are some medicines — including certain pain
medications, antibiotics, and others — that are available as
liquid suspensions which may be easier for you to
administer.
Finally,
liquid medications are usually
administered using a syringe or dropper.
If you are a visual person and want to see for yourself how to
administer cat
medication, here is a very useful YouTube video demonstrating how to give your cat
liquid medicine.
To make things easier on you and your pet, cat
medications can be compounded into a flavor tab or a flavored
liquid for easier
administering (and who doesn't like salmon flavor!)
Many homeopathic
medications are
administered in the form of small white pellets or in
liquid form.
In addition, talk to your vet about your pet's
medications; they may be able to provide a
liquid formula, which is easier to
administer than pills.