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How To Give a Cat a Pill Trivia Quiz

It might not be as hard as you think! This quiz asks about medicinal care for cats which can, more or less, be applied in real life.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rimrunner. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Rimrunner

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,905

Updated
Sep 17 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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3713

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What might be a common reaction of a cat's experienced slave when the vet tells them they need to give the cat a course of pills? Hint

Calm acceptance.

A feeling of relief that no needles are involved.

Asking what kind of pills they were.

Trepidation.

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Question 2 of 10

2. On arrival home from the vet with the cat, what would the cat's slave be well advised to do before anything else? Hint

Let the cat out into the garden to calm down after the visit to the vet.

Secure the house to prevent the cat from getting out.

Wash their hands in methylated spirits (or anything which smells medicinal).

Turn off all the lights and draw the curtains.

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Question 3 of 10

3. An inexperienced cat's slave who attempts to give the cat its pill without proper preparation will NOT experience which of these results? Hint

A traumatised cat actively considering termination of the slave's contract.

Deep scratches and severe bleeding (of the slave, not the cat).

Calm, incident-free consumption of the pill, followed by a request for a treat.

Shredded curtains, soft furnishings, carpets and/or bedding.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before preparing their feline mistress (or master, as the case may be) for their pill, how should the cat's slave prepare himself or herself to serve? Hint

Rub your hands and face with fresh catnip leaves.

Change clothes to something thin, lightweight and comfortable.

Put on thick, strong clothing and leather gloves.

Have a rough-and-tumble with the dog, so that you smell familiar.

5. The experienced cat's slave will know that the master (or mistress) must be respectfully and comfortably but firmly restrained in order for the pill to be administered successfully. Which of these methods can be confidently recommended? Hint

Calmly and firmly wrap the master or mistress in a towel, so that no limbs can escape.

Call in four brave friends to hold one leg each.

Hold the master or mistress tightly by the scruff of the neck.

Give the master or mistress a large bowl of brandy.

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Question 6 of 10

6. The pill may be physically administered in a number of ways. Which one of these is least likely to work? Hint

Hiding the pill in the cat's favourite food.

Using forceps to place the pill into the throat.

Holding the cat's jaws open with one hand, insert the pill with the other.

Adding a teaspoon or so of water as a 'chaser' to induce the cat to swallow.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Upon successful delivery of the pill the inexperienced slave at once lets the cat go. Why, most likely, is this a mistake? Hint

The room door should have been opened first.

The cat is about to take revenge.

The slave has not waited to make sure the pill stays down.

The slave should have called for a (human) ambulance first.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Following administration of the pill, what behaviour does the typical cat FIRST want to see from their slave? Hint

Fawning.

Insistence on cuddling of the little mistress, or master.

Begging of forgiveness.

Maintenance of a respectful distance.

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Question 9 of 10

9. On completion of the first stage of recovery, what will probably best please the little master, or mistress, and incline them toward forgiveness? Hint

Self-mutilation by the slave/s to demonstrate remorse.

Openly counting the number of pills remaining in the course of treatment.

Cowering at the sight of the master, or mistress.

A peace offering of the frosty feline's number one favourite food or treat.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What edible compound is most likely to appeal irresistibly to a cat's tastebuds, to the point where the cat will willingly eat it, even if it contains medication? Hint

Raw beef steak

Brewer's yeast

Fresh fish

Boiled chicken

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What might be a common reaction of a cat's experienced slave when the vet tells them they need to give the cat a course of pills?

Answer: Trepidation.

The fear and panic is most intense among cat slaves who might be experienced but have not yet been properly trained. Novices may not feel the proper degree of terror, due to their ignorance of the nature of the imminent catastrophe; however, properly trained and experienced slaves may experience no more than marked apprehension.

2. On arrival home from the vet with the cat, what would the cat's slave be well advised to do before anything else?

Answer: Secure the house to prevent the cat from getting out.

The cat is not stupid, and will be well aware that a pill may be in its near future after a visit to the vet (especially if it is not feeling well). Since the cat knows best, it will a) prefer to treat itself by eating grass, outside, and b) head for the great outdoors anyway, in order to distance itself from any prospective pill-giving. Nor will it come when called back.

3. An inexperienced cat's slave who attempts to give the cat its pill without proper preparation will NOT experience which of these results?

Answer: Calm, incident-free consumption of the pill, followed by a request for a treat.

Ill-advised attempts to give a cat a pill on an 'ad hoc' basis, without the necessary preparations, have been the topic of numerous amusing (to onlookers) essays, anecdotes and emails. Substantial damage has been done to slaves, homes, and finances.

4. Before preparing their feline mistress (or master, as the case may be) for their pill, how should the cat's slave prepare himself or herself to serve?

Answer: Put on thick, strong clothing and leather gloves.

Any reasonably substantial top with long sleeves will do (preferably not brand new), and the gloves need not actually be leather, but should be quite strong. Ideally, the gloves should have the fingertips cut off, to facilitate handling of the pill.

Answer: Calmly and firmly wrap the master or mistress in a towel, so that no limbs can escape.

Sweet talking your feline overlord into being wrapped up can work surprisingly well in some cases, but a very firm hand is needed in others. It is important to arrange a tight (but not strangling) closure around the neck, so that no clawed forepaw can work its way out with the head, and to have the tail end also firmly closed to prevent the master or mistress from exiting the wrappings backwards. Aim for a 'papoose' effect, with only the head exposed. Trying to hold a determinedly reluctant cat by the scruff will only demonstrate just how flexible a cat can be. Holding a cat by the legs, or trying to feed it anything alcoholic is actually dangerous to the cat.

6. The pill may be physically administered in a number of ways. Which one of these is least likely to work?

Answer: Hiding the pill in the cat's favourite food.

With one exception (see question 10), attempting to hide a pill, a powdered pill, or a dissolved pill in any food or drink will most likely result in a wasted pill, because your cat will not touch it.
While persuading your cat to swallow a pill, gently rubbing the throat while holding the mouth closed is recommended. The water 'chaser' works well, but can be a little messy.

7. Upon successful delivery of the pill the inexperienced slave at once lets the cat go. Why, most likely, is this a mistake?

Answer: The slave has not waited to make sure the pill stays down.

Many cats will successfully pretend to have swallowed the pill, only to spit it out immediately on being released. Further attempts to get the pill back down exhaust the slave and increasingly annoy the cat. If the inexperienced slave has allowed the cat to leave the house, it may not be possible to approach the cat for several hours.

8. Following administration of the pill, what behaviour does the typical cat FIRST want to see from their slave?

Answer: Maintenance of a respectful distance.

One must understand that the feline master or mistress's dignity has been affronted. A little distance is necessary, to allow them to recover their poise and self-esteem; this will be accomplished quite quickly if one has just a little patience.

9. On completion of the first stage of recovery, what will probably best please the little master, or mistress, and incline them toward forgiveness?

Answer: A peace offering of the frosty feline's number one favourite food or treat.

In addition to being a suitable method of currying favour, and after feline equilibrium has been restored, a favourite food has the added advantage of taking away any remaining unpleasant aftertaste of the pill. Of course, all cats are different, and while the majority will go for the peace offering, there are those who would prefer to see the self-mutilation or the cowering!

10. What edible compound is most likely to appeal irresistibly to a cat's tastebuds, to the point where the cat will willingly eat it, even if it contains medication?

Answer: Brewer's yeast

Cats - I don't know if it is all cats, but certainly the great majority - love brewer's yeast. This is the one thing into which a powder can be put, and given to the cat as a yeasty pill. Your feline owner will most likely eat it like a special treat, and then ask for more. Why don't all manufacturers of cat pills use this?

Source: Author Rimrunner

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