In case of further difficulties, retrieve the pill from the goldfish bowl and your cat from the top of a wardrobe. Enlist the help of a family member.
Kneel on the floor, keeping your cat secure between your knees, holding both front and rear paws. Get a family member to hold the cat’s head firmly with one hand, and use the other hand to insert a wooden ruler into the mouth. Drop the pill down the ruler, then rub the cat’s throat to encourage swallowing.
Retrieve your cat from the curtain rail and find a new pill. Make a note to repair any damages.
Wrap your cat in a towel, and have a family member hold it gently while leaving the head exposed. Place the pill at the end of a drinking straw, and use a pencil to open the mouth, blowing down the straw to encourage swallowing.
Check the pill’s label for safety for humans, then have a drink to rid yourself of the taste. Apply a Band-Aid to any scratches on your arms and clean the carpet if needed.
Retrieve your cat from a neighbor’s shed, get another pill, and open another beer. Place your cat inside a cupboard, leaving only its head visible. Use a dessert spoon to open the mouth and flick the pill down the throat using an elastic band.
