اكبر موسوعة عن ادوية القطط والكلاب وكيفية اعطائها شرح بالصور

اكبر موسوعة عن ادوية القطط والكلاب وكيفية اعطائها شرح بالصور

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Administering a Pill to Your Cat





Q.How do I give a pill to my cat?
A.If your cat is not on dietary restrictions, and your
veterinarian said the medication can be given with food, the easiest way
to give a pill is to hide it in a piece of food. A small amount of
butter, tuna, cream cheese, liverwurst, canned cat food or semi-moist
food like Pounce is often used. Canned cheese with nozzle dispensing
often works too, and does not have to be refrigerated. If you are going
to put the pill in the cat's food, it is best to give a small amount of
the food without the pill first. This lowers your cat's suspicion index.
It is best not to mix the medication in an entire meal, since if the
cat does not eat the whole meal, she will not get the appropriate dose
of medication.
If your cat will not take the pill in food, or cannot have food with the medication, then it is down the hatch.

1. Get the pill out of the bottle and place it where it will be handy.
   
2. Bring your cat to the place you will give the pill, talking to her
   in a happy voice. If you do not sound worried or concerned, your cat
   will be less likely to feel that way as well.
   
3. Sometimes, it is helpful to wrap the cat in a blanket or very large
   towel so just her head is sticking out. Place her back end against
   something so she cannot back away from you. I have found that when
   giving a pill to my Siamese cat, who fights against 'being pilled'
   literally tooth and nail, wrapping him in a large towel and then placing
   him between my knees as I sit on the floor gives me the most control.
   Other people like to place the cat more at eye level - on a table.
   
4. Hold the pill between your thumb and index finger. (If you are right-handed, use your right hand.)
   
5. Using your other hand, gently (but firmly) grasp your cat's head
   from above with your thumb on one side of the hinge of the jaw and your
   fingers on the other.
   
6. Tilt your pet's head back over her shoulders so she is looking at the ceiling. Her lower jaw will automatically drop a bit.
   

[ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذه الصورة] (For better visualization, an extra large pill was used for this picture.)

1. Place one of your free fingers of the hand holding the pill between the lower canine teeth (the long front teeth) and push down.
   Quickly place the pill as far back in your cat's mouth as possible,
   getting it over the 'hump' of the tongue. Do not place your hand too far
   in, however, or your cat may gag.
   Close your cat's mouth, hold it closed, and lower her head to a normal
   position, which will make swallowing easier. Gently rub or blow on your
   cat's nose; this often stimulates a cat to lick her nose, and then
   swallow.
   Talk softly and stroke your cat, or give another type of praise your cat
   will enjoy, e.g., a food treat. This will make the next time easier.
   And remember, the quicker you can give the medication, the easier it is
   on both of you.
   [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذه الصورة]
   If you have to break a scored tablet, here is a simple procedure that
   should work for any tablet that has a somewhat rounded surface:
   
   
   1. Place the tablet on a flat hard surface.
      
   2. Place one thumb on each side of the score.
      
   3. Press down with both thumbs.
      

Although pictures are worth a thousand words, seeing a live
demonstration is even better. If your veterinarian prescribes pills for
your cat, have one of the veterinary staff show you how to give them.


Administering a Pill to Your Dog




Q.How do I give a pill to my dog?
A.If your dog is not on dietary restrictions, and your
veterinarian said the medication can be given with food, the easiest way
to give a pill is to hide it in a piece of food. A small amount of
butter, peanut butter, liverwurst, cream cheese, or canned pet food, is
often used. Canned cheese with nozzle dispensing often works too, and
does not have to be refrigerated. If you are going to put the pill in
the dog's food, it is best to give a small amount of the food without
the pill first. This lowers your dog's suspicion index. It is best not
to mix the medication in an entire meal, since if the dog does not eat
the whole meal, he will not get the appropriate dose of medication.
If your dog will not take the pill in food or cannot have food with the medication, then it is down the hatch.

1. Get the pill out of the bottle and place it where it will be handy.
   
2. Call your dog to you in a happy voice. If you do not sound worried
   or concerned, your dog will be less likely to feel that way as well.
   
3. Take your dog to a convenient spot, and place your dog's hind end
   against something so he cannot back away from you. Some people have
   found they have better control if they place the dog on a surface up
   above the floor. If you do so, make sure you have assistance, so the dog
   will not jump or fall off the table and hurt himself. The person
   assisting you should hold the dog around the shoulders and chest.
   
4. Hold the pill between your thumb and index finger. (If you are right-handed, use your right hand.)
   
5. [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذه الصورة]Using your other hand, gently grasp your dog's muzzle from above with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other.
   
6. Squeeze behind the upper canine teeth and tilt your pet's head back
   over his shoulders so he is looking at the ceiling. His lower jaw will
   automatically drop a bit.
   
7. Use one of the other fingers of your right hand to lower the bottom
   jaw further by placing the finger between the lower canine teeth (the
   long front teeth) and pushing down.
   
8. [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذه الصورة]Quickly
   place the pill as far back in your dog's mouth as possible, getting it
   over the 'hump' of the tongue. Do not place your hand too far in,
   however, or your dog may gag.
   
9. Close your dog’s mouth, hold it closed, and lower his head to a
   normal position, which will make swallowing easier. Gently rubbing or
   blowing on your dog's nose may help stimulate him to swallow.
   [ندعوك للتسجيل في المنتدى أو التعريف بنفسك لمعاينة هذه الصورة]
   
10. If you have to break a scored tablet, here is a simple procedure
    that should work for any tablet that has a somewhat rounded surface:
    
    
    1. Place the tablet on a flat hard surface.
       
    2. Place one thumb on each side of the score.
       
    3. Press down with both thumbs.
       


11. Give your dog plenty of praise, and possibly a treat. This will make
    next time easier. And remember, the quicker you can give the
    medication, the easier it is on both of you.
    

Although pictures are worth a thousand words, seeing a live
demonstration is even better. If your veterinarian prescribes pills for
your dog, have one of the veterinary staff show you how to give them.








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