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TEACHING YOUR CAT TO TAKE PILLS
Goal: teaching your cat to come to you and accept medication Your cat will realize that good things happen when you approach them with medication and/or pill gun. We call this process desensitization and counter conditioning.
Before you start, get ready:
-your cat's favorite dry food
-your cat's favorite toy
-special treats reserved only for medication (canned food, chicken, tuna, anything your cat will go crazy for)
-syringe or pill gun; whatever you will be using to medicate
REMEMBER: your cat should willingly participate; if at anytime they back away or struggle SLOW DOWN. Repeat each step 3-5 times to make the cat feel comfortable.
Training Plan
Remember to do each step 3-5 times before moving on. GO SLOW!
-raise hand slowly by cat's head
-rest hand on top of head
-gradually increase pressure on head
Tips and Tricks
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