There are times when pet owners need to give medication to their pet dog or cat. Giving a worming or antibiotic tablet to your pet can certainly be tricky business; here are some tips to help make the process less stressful for both you and your pet:

• Before giving the medication, double check that you have the right one and the correct amount. Make sure you understand the instructions of your veterinarian.
• While your kitty is in a sitting position, place a hand on top of his head, just over his ears. The same hand holds the cat’s cheekbones.
• The cat’s head is then tilted backwards so his nose is pointing upwards, causing his mouth to open slightly. Grasp the tablet between the thumb and index finger of your second hand and slowly open the cat’s mouth with the fingers of the other hand. Then drop the tablet into the back of your pet’s throat. Close his mouth and slowly rub his neck, making sure that the tablet has been swallowed.

If you are not sure how to do it properly, you can ask your Portland, OR veterinarian to show you how it is done. Read more your pet's needs here.