Instead of chasing your cat around the house and then fighting to get a pill down her throat, try these non- aggressive tactics that may even strengthen your bond with each other. Your kitty may think she is getting a special treat, and you feel good giving her the medication she needs. Sometimes with cats, variety is the spice of life. You may need to switch around among a few of these options every month or two to keep your cat interested.

1. Pill Pockets work for a majority of cats, but a lot of them eventually catch on to the trick and will eat around the pill.

2. You can try hiding the pill in a piece of meat or cheese.

3. You can crush the pill and mix it up in yogurt, chicken baby food, or tuna fish juice.

4. It is often easier to get cats to eat treats if they are hungry. So, try giving pills before the morning or evening meal. (First be sure that it is not medically necessary for the pill to be given with food already in the stomach).

5. If pilling becomes necessary and all other options have failed: