I've looked at at least 20 videos on how to do this. I know how to hold the head. I know how to scruff. The cat burrito only works if the cat isn't already fighting. Later (for dose number 2), I'm going to try a pillow case.
It's now later. Pillowcase definitely works better. (IF you have someone to help hold it open as you drop the cat into it.) I also learned to put the liquid more toward the back of the throat so the taste buds at the front of the tongue (which are more sensitive), aren't as involved. Squirted it down in one gulp, no foaming. Kimshine - yes you're right, shoot it as far back as possible. So dose number 2 was easier than dose number 1. (Well, original dose number 1 when husband wasn't here to help just went all over me and the floor and the cat, but not DOWN the gullet! lol)
Also took a suggestion off one video to squirt a treat of some kind after. I went and bought some human tuna (cheapest I could find in water - which is only 10 or 15 cents more per can than catfood). Neither of my cats seem too interested in wet cat food, except the first couple of times. I've tried just about everything and they like it for half a day, then turn their noses up and scratch at it like it's poop that needs to be buried. And the cat treats are good, but in this case I wanted more of an incentive and something to help take that nasty taste out of her mouth. I've never found a cat that doesn't like the tuna water squeezed out of a can of tuna for humans. So right after I squirted the medicine, I squired a bit of the tuna juice with another syringe. We all liked the experience a whole lot better! lol
Of course tomorrow is another day. Oy! And then in a week I have to give our other cat a hefty worming pill. I mean this thing is as large as a human pill. (I don't get it - couldn't they make them smaller for smaller gullets????) Another learning experience. Can't wait!
Appreciate all your help and support! (and thanks for that link missellen - definitely something to look into. Assuming pilling a cat is actually easier.) As with anything, it takes practice and perseverance!
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