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Dr. Stephanie Globerman - Paws Whiskers & Claws, The Feline Hospital

Georgia's premier cat hospital - servicing Marietta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Vinings, Cumming, Alpharetta, Morningside, Smyrna

(770) 579-6001

4719 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 220
Marietta, Georgia, 30068
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    Food Rewards Suitable for Training and Medicating

    Cats are trainable and can be quite easy to medicate. It is all about finding something that motivates them to make it worth their while. The key to this being successful is keeping the reward novel; do not burn them out on it. Humans struggle with this part. Be stingy with your rewards and before you know it your cat will be doing all kinds of tricks like sit, hi-five, and even riding a skateboard! Not to mention eating their pills willingly! That's right, just take a look at the photos below to see how many cats can be trained to come to you at meds time.

    Meats:

    Canned cat food-generally something different than you offer each day

    Hill’s a/d, Royal Canin Recovery, Purina CN (these Rx diets are ultra hi-calorie and should only be used for medicating & positive reinforcement)

    Single ingredient, plain meat human baby food (ham, chicken, beef, turkey) NO onions!

    Broths-chicken and beef broth (low/no sodium), tuna, oyster or clam juice

    Deli meat, boiled chicken, sardines, salmon, SPAM! (yes, Spam)

    Dairy: *most cats are lactose intolerant-use sparingly*

    Milk, cream, heavy whipping cream, whipped cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla ice cream, cheese (any version), squeeze cheese, sour cream, and the like

    Outside the box ideas:

    Mini marshmallows (they make a great pill pocket)

    Banana or Peanut Butter

    Davis learned how to ride a skateboard being rewarded with delicious treats.
    Davis learned how to ride a skateboard being rewarded with delicious treats.
    Did you ever think that your cats would be eager for their medications?
    Did you ever think that your cats would be eager for their medications?
    Cats of various ages on different meds but all enthusiastic for meds time!
    Cats of various ages on different meds but all enthusiastic for meds time!

    Traditional cat treats:

    Freeze dried meat treats (Purebites-chicken & turkey or Halo’s Liv-a-littles)

    Greenie’s dental treats or Greenie’s Smartbites

    Temptations, Pounce, Whisker Lickin’s, Party Mix (considered junk food and a last resort for sick old seniors that need medications).

    Any dry food other than their regular dry food can also be a treat.

    *always check with your veterinarian first

    Need More Help?

    Watch this video for more medicating tips!

    Medicating Tips
    Cats are VERY trainable, but ya gotta pay 'em!
    Cats are VERY trainable, but ya gotta pay 'em!
    Get them accustomed to the routine young, BEFORE they need daily meds.
    Get them accustomed to the routine young, BEFORE they need daily meds.
    Davis giving Ingrid a Hi- Five!
    Davis giving Ingrid a Hi- Five!

    Written by Ingrid Johnson, CCBC Certified Cat Behavior Consultant of Fundamentally Feline  Photos property of Ingrid Johnson

    Filed Under: General Tagged With: food rewards for cats, medicating tips for cats, positive reinforcement

    How to Find Us

    4719 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 220

    Marietta, Georgia, 30068

    Phone: (770) 579-6001
    Fax: (770) 579-6013

    catspwc@pawswhiskersandclaws.com

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