How do give Mirtazapine to my cat?

Question

Hi I was given Mirtazapine for a medication because my cat has been having a low appetite recently and the container came with a few crushed-looking tablets inside. I tried forcing my cat to eat the tiny tablets, but she would not allow me to and she would later throw the piece that was given to her. I tried again, this time crushed and with some of her food, and that time hopefully will be a success and she would be more hungry and eat and be healthy again.

Any suggestions on how I should feed my cat this Mirtazapine for her appetite loss? Thank you.

Answer 1

Our previous cat needed various medications for the last couple of years. I really didn't want to stress her out by trying to force pills down her throat. So we always kept a jar of baby food (Gerbers chicken or turkey - plain, with nothing else added to it) and hid the pill in the food.

Answer 2

Crush it into a fine powder and add water 1 ml- which is the same as one syringe without the needle- you can get them for free at the pharmacy usually-  use the syringe to give her the medication- they have to swallow the liquid.  From behind the cat, place one hand on the side of his face- open palm and approach the opposite side with the syringe- it goes in the easiest from the side of the mouth- don't try to hold the cats head with the other hand - it is only there so the cat will move in your direction cause he doesn't want you touching his face.  I works every time with my Charlie- Another way may be to crush it up and put it in some peanut butter and then spread it on one of his paws- he has to clean it off out of impulse- this works real good too- good luck