If you have a cat, you will most likely have occasions when you need to sedate it: trips, visits to the vet or even a "manicure". Some even celery their cats when they move house to keep them from getting angry and trying to escape. Sedating a cat is a very stressful procedure - more for the owner than for the cat itself. In this article you will find some practical tips for giving your feline medicines (including sedatives).
Steps

Step 1. Consult your veterinarian regarding the doses and types of tranquilizers suitable for your cat

Step 2. Wrap the cat in a blanket, pillowcase or towel
Leave your head out.

Step 3. Keep the cat on the floor, wedged between your legs or on your lap
Alternatively, you can ask someone to help you.

Step 4. Place your thumb and forefinger on either side of the cat's mouth

Step 5. With a little pressure, get the cat to open its mouth

Step 6. With your other hand, press on the animal's lower jaw
In this way, the mouth will remain open.

Step 7. Insert the tablet or liquid sideways into the cat's mouth

Step 8. Remove your hands from the cat's mouth

Step 9. Lift the cat's muzzle or upper jaw and let its nose face up

Step 10. Gently massage the cat's throat
This will make it easier for him to swallow the medicine.

Step 11. Hold this position for a few seconds

Step 12. Free the cat

Step 13. Remove the blanket or the one you used to wrap her body

Step 14. Compliment the cat and reward it
Advice
- Your cat may react in various ways to different types of sedatives, including natural ones. If the treatment doesn't work, change the product. If it is natural products, try different ones: it will not create any harm or problems for the animal.
- You can try to calm your cat with natural therapies, such as aromatherapy with lavender and cedar oils. Pheromones are also calming agents that work for very active cats.
Warnings
- If your vet doesn't recommend it, never give your cat medicines designed for humans. He may feel very ill or even die.
- These instructions are not suitable for stray or feral cats. If you find a cat on the street, avoid getting bitten or scratched, put it in a cage and take it to a vet.
- If you want to protect your hands while administering the medicines, do not use gloves: you will not be able to take the tablets.