Step 1: Lure the unsuspecting feline into the house for food, closing the door behind her.
Step 2: Allow her to finish her meal and make herself comfortable in her favourite corner for a few minutes.
Step 3: Pick her up and place her in the middle of an available floor mat, with front paws sticking out slightly.
Step 4: Wrap her like a popiah, as tightly as possible, taking special care to ensure her front paws are secure.
Step 5: Carry her as you would to feed a baby. By this time, her eyes will narrow and ears flatten with suspicion.
Step 6: Pull head back slightly with left thumb and middle finger wedged closely to the ends of her mouth.
Step 7: Hold the pill with your right and with your right middle finger, pry open her mouth. Legs will be rigidly stretched, warning meows issued and claws protruding but one has to remain determined.
Step 8: Pop the pill into the back of her throat and shut jaw quickly while stroking throat. Until the tongue flicks out, hold that position or induce swallowing with a water-filled syringe. Another way is to cover the nose for 2 seconds.
Step 9: Release the non-too-happy camper who will bolt through the door to freedom.
Repeat twice daily. And every time she’s happy to be tricked through the first 3 steps.
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