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6. There is still a little skill involved

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 03:00 PM

Aug 24

You need to place the pill just right ... far enough back that it's easier to swallow than spit out, but not so far back that it gags.

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My sweet cat Martini, who took her pill so easily for five days has disappeared [View all] MIButterfly Aug 24 OP

Cats can only take so much before they rebel Walleye Aug 24 #1

Sounds like Her Highness is not pleased.. Permanut Aug 24 #2

I have been there many times Nigrum Cattus Aug 24 #3

My foster kitty used a pill popper just fine at the shelter Jilly_in_VA Aug 24 #4

There is still a little skill involved CloudWatcher Aug 24 #6

Tust me, I tried it all Jilly_in_VA Aug 24 #7

Pill popper and treats CloudWatcher Aug 24 #5

Just went through that KT2000 Aug 24 #10

🤣🤣🤣 irisblue Aug 24 #12

This is EXACTLY what my black and white tuxedo cat did to me! slightlv Aug 24 #13

Ha! It makes me wonder though KT2000 Aug 26 #15

Best hopes. Maybe rip up a few empty pill pockets first as a treat irisblue Aug 24 #11

Peace be to your cat shenmue Aug 25 #14