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'i just found out that my cat has serious heart disease and a massive blood clot! how do i get him to take his pills? he basically laughed at me when i tried to put it in his food, he puked it up when i dropped it down his throat...help i need suggestions.'

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I don't know what to tell you to help, but you and your cat are in our prayers.

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When I had a cat who needed pills I used to use cheddar cheese to mold around the pill.

I'd use my fingers and the cheese was cool but not cold, easy to mold. I sorta take small pieces of chesse and smooch it against the pill until the pill was just barely covered in cheese.

My cat always took it

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i have a very hard time giving my cat pills also. last time he needed them, i asked the vet for a liquid version which was much easier to give. the only downside is that depending on the size of the cat, they may need a good amount of it each dose. it's worth a shot though! good luck with your cat.

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My puppy taked this thing called Nutrical (it's like a meal supplement that comes in a tube like toothpaste.) When I had to give him pills I just put it on the tip of my finger with it and he licked it up.

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The drugs you are giving can be formulated into a liquid version. Look in your local phone book for pharmacies that say they do compounding. Call them up and see if they can make the meds in a concentration that is feasible, then call your vet to call the prescriptions into that pharmacy. The less stress giving the medication the better for your cat. Has your vet discussed low molecular weight heparin with you?

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thank you all for your advice...he seems to be taking them w/o problem now, fh just crams them down his throat...if you can consider that taking them with no problem...we are taking him to a specialist for a second opinion, he may not even make it to the wedding day

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try mashing them up with a mortal and pestal and putting the powder in your cat's favorite mushy treat.

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My kitty also has to take some meds. The doc is prescribing it in liquid form. My kitty would also scoff at me trying to give him pills. They flavored the liquid chicken so he thinks it is yummy. I'll let you know how it goes. He has a heart murmur and hyperthyroidism. He lost 2 lbs!

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Posted by elmtobe

'i just found out that my cat has serious heart disease and a massive blood clot! how do i get him to take his pills? he basically laughed at me when i tried to put it in his food, he puked it up when i dropped it down his throat...help i need suggestions.'

...starting yesterday he was throwing up everything, he still eats, but he can't keep anything down, so right now he is in the hospital for IV fluids, blood work, xrays, i feel terrible..i wish they could talk, at least i would know if he's in pain, what a tortured life we pet lovers lead

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Oh no! I wish I could give you some words of wisdom. I just pray that it turns out ok. I'm praying and sending hugs!

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'i just found out that my cat has serious heart disease and a massive blood clot! how do i get him to take his pills? he basically laughed at me when i tried to put it in his food, he puked it up when i dropped it down his throat...help i need suggestions.'

...starting yesterday he was throwing up everything, he still eats, but he can't keep anything down, so right now he is in the hospital for IV fluids, blood work, xrays, i feel terrible..i wish they could talk, at least i would know if he's in pain, what a tortured life we pet lovers lead

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he came home on Wednesday, all of his test results were normal, he just has a bug, thank g#d, but he is so nervous, everytime we go near him he runs away...and we have to give him another pill, which makes three, that makes him foam at the mouth, literally, its gross...and so sad :(

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Posted by elmtobe

'i just found out that my cat has serious heart disease and a massive blood clot! how do i get him to take his pills? he basically laughed at me when i tried to put it in his food, he puked it up when i dropped it down his throat...help i need suggestions.'

...starting yesterday he was throwing up everything, he still eats, but he can't keep anything down, so right now he is in the hospital for IV fluids, blood work, xrays, i feel terrible..i wish they could talk, at least i would know if he's in pain, what a tortured life we pet lovers lead

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Gizmo was released from the hospital the next day, and hating us completely...but he had his follow up echo today, and the blood clot has gotten smaller i can't help but feel relieved !

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Posted by RadioLau

try mashing them up with a mortal and pestal and putting the powder in your cat's favorite mushy treat.

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I agree. My cat LOVES Drs. Foster and Smith hairball remedy in seafood flavor. You could crush it up and mix it in that. Let him lick it off your fingers. I hope your kitty is okay! I'm sending good thoughts his way.