Medicines that cats cannot use

1. Aspirin

Aspirin is widely used as an antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. For humans, It's life-saving medicine. However, this drug is fatal to cats, because cats have very poor detoxification and excretion capabilities of aspirin, which will increase the toxicity of the drug. If the cat accidentally eats it, it will cause vomiting and anorexia in the least, and coma and coma in the worst. die.

2. Anti-allergic drugs

Anti-allergic drugs can really be said to be life-saving drugs for people who are prone to allergies. But these seemingly benign drugs are actually very dangerous for cats. Studies have shown that older antihistamine drugs may cause dementia and slowness in cats, so it is best not to be touched by cats.

3. Fengyoujing

Many people will prepare Fengyoujing at home. It has miraculous effects on headaches, brain fever, and mosquito bites. But after use, the pet owner remembers to put it away. If the cat knocks it over and curiously licks Fengyoujing, it will be troublesome. In mild cases, it may cause the cat to vomit and foam, and in severe cases, it may cause poisoning.

4. Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is the most common analgesic and antipyretic, and it is basically included in cold medicines on the market. This is a benign drug for humans, but it is poisonous for cats. It will cause methemoglobinemia in the cat's blood. As long as about 50 mg is taken, the cat will have symptoms of poisoning. Therefore, the pet owner has put away the cold medicine at home.

5. Diet pills

Diet pills are also toxic to cats. If the cat eats them by mistake, they will cause depression and anorexia. Eating too much will also cause the cat to become overweight. Cats are poisoned, so keep this kind of medicine at home and never let cats eat it.

How to give medicine to cats

1. Pinch the tablet with the index finger and thumb of your dominant hand.

2. Use the index finger of the other hand to force the cat to open its mouth. Place the tip of the index finger of your other hand on the cat's chin, between the lower two fangs. Press down gently and its mouth will open completely.

3. Put the pill into the cat’s mouth. The tablet should be placed as close to the base of the tongue as possible, because if it is placed deep enough, if the cat wants to spit it out, the contraction of the tongue muscles will push the tablet into the throat, making it difficult to spit it out. If the tablet is placed on the tip of the tongue, use your fingers to push the tablet inside to the base of the tongue. Be careful not to be too rough, as this may cause the cat to vomit and feel uncomfortable.

4. Release the cat’s mouth. After putting the pill into the cat's mouth, make sure the cat has swallowed the pill. After you put the pill in the appropriate place in the cat's mouth, release your fingers against the cat's mouth and let the cat close its mouth smoothly. If If you are not sure whether the pill is deep enough, hold the cat's mouth with your hands and do not let the cat open its mouth until it swallows the pill completely.

5. Blow gently into the cat’s nostrils. Some cats are very stubborn, will be unwilling to take medicine. If so, you can gently blow air into its nostrils to stimulate the swallowing reflex. It makes a loud noise when swallowed. Release its mouth and check to see if it spits out the medicine.

6. Give the cat some water after giving the medicine. After your cat successfully swallows the pill, give it some water and some food. This ensures that the pill travels all the way down the esophagus and into the stomach.

7. If necessary, you can use a medicine feeder. If you're hesitant about sticking your fingers into your cat's mouth, consider using a pill feeder, which has a plastic gripper to hold the pill. Place the tablets into the feeder. Open the cat's mouth. Very gently insert the end of the applicator deep into your cat's mouth.