Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How long pills take to pass down a cat's throat with FlavoRx or treats
By Bennett, Alexander D et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2010·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A comparative study evaluating the esophageal transit time of eight healthy cats when pilled with the FlavoRx pill glide versus pill delivery treats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of eight healthy cats was tested to see how well they swallowed pills using two different methods: a flavored liquid (FlavoRx pill glide) and a treat designed for pill delivery (Pill Pockets). The cats were given both tablets and capsules, and the time it took for the pills to pass into their stomachs was measured. The results showed that both methods worked well, with the flavored liquid being faster for both tablets and capsules. This means that pet owners can choose either method to help their cats take their medications without issues.
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Abstract
Retention of tablets or capsules in the feline esophagus can be associated with esophagitis and esophageal stricture formation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the esophageal passage of tablets and capsules when administered with either a one-step pill gun with flavored liquid (FlavoRx pill glide) or a pill delivery treat (Pill Pockets). Four different medication administrations were evaluated on different days in eight normal cats: tablets with FlavoRx pill glide (T-FG), tablets with pill delivery treats (T-PP), capsules with FlavoRx pill glide (C-FG) and capsules with pill delivery treats (C-PP). The estimated average transit time was 36s for T-FG, 60s for T-PP, 16s for C-FG, and 24s for C-PP. The results of this study suggest that either pill delivery method is acceptable for successful passage of tablets or capsules into the stomach of cats using a single replicate.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19910230/