VCP 411: Medicine Section

LIQUID MEDICATIONS

• Liquid medications are given in a pouch between the teeth and cheek.
• The medication is quickly squirted into this pouch, the mouth is held closed and the neck stroked or the nose sharply blown on to encourage the cat to swallow.
• Liquids are more likely to accidentally enter the windpipe compared to pills or capsules. To avoid the cat inhaling liquid into the windpipe, DO NOT tilt the cat's head backward