As a provider of comprehensive veterinary care service, Naperville Animal Hospital features an on-site compounding pharmacy that can produce medicines designed for pets. A cat-friendly practice as well, Naperville Animal Hospital upholds a commitment to helping owners safely and comfortably medicate their feline friends.

1. HELPING CATSTO
TAKE
MEDICATION
Naperville Animal Hospital

2. Introduction
■ As a provider of comprehensive veterinary care service, Naperville Animal
Hospital features an on-site compounding pharmacy that can produce
medicines designed for pets. A cat-friendly practice as well, Naperville
Animal Hospital upholds a commitment to helping owners safely and
comfortably medicate their feline friends.
The standard way to give a cat medication first involves gathering all the
required equipment, as well as a treat for after the process.The owner
then takes the cat and holds it on a flat surface with the head facing away
from the owner. With the other hand, the owner tilts the cat's face
upwards and places the medication into the cat's moth
Liquid medication usually involves placing a syringe into the rear corner of
the mouth so that the medication can be aimed into the space between
teeth and gums.The owner can then let go of the head and rub the throat
to help the cat swallow.

3. Medication
■ The process involved in pill form medication is similar, in that
the owner aims to place the pill into the back of the mouth and
away from the pointed teeth at the front.To access this space
without a syringe, however, the owner must reach over the
cat's head and place the thumb and middle finger between the
jaws.Then, when the owner tilts the head back, the mouth
naturally opens.
As is done in the case of liquid medication, the owner will
follow this step by releasing the cat's head and rubbing the
throat to promote swallowing. If the medication is in pill form,
however, the cat may need a bit of water to make this possible.