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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, did you say you have tried Prozac?  And cats would not take it?  Did you put it in Pill Pockets so they think it is a treat?  This works for ours.

http://www.amazon.com/Greenies-Pill-Pockets-Chicken-Capsules/dp/B001BSBFUO/ref=sr_1_1/175-8582339-6034922?ie=UTF8&qid=1372703648&sr=8-1&keywords=pill+pockets

(note they make these for dogs too; if you go this route, make sure you get the cat ones)[/quote]

OP here--I can't remember which drug it was (generic form of an anti-anxiety med). We tried everything to get them to take it. Put it in their food, used pill pockets, just tried getting it in their mouths some way, some how and as I said, it resulted in all out rejection. DH is calling the vet to see if there is an alternative--maybe a liquid? I don't know if that exists.

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I think they CAN get it in a liquid form. And, I think there are pharmacies who can compound it to different flavors that are appealing to animals, flavors that you yourself can pick:  chicken?  lamb?  etc etc etc.  See 3rd para in this article at the link below.  Maybe ask your vet about this!  :)  http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/How-to-get-a-cat-to-take-its-meds-3213544.php  [/quote]

Thanks! I thought I had researched this topic to death and I had never heard of this! I hope this is our answer![/quote]
You are welcome!  You never know!  I too hope this is "it" for you but, gosh, with cats, you never can tell.  Your mama cat though sounds super sweet so good job on keeping at it for so long.  I am sure it is very stressful at your house.  Good luck!

PS  I didn't even see this part the first time I read the article at that link, but I guess there are two other possible options too...

"Some medications can also be made into a chewable, flavored treat. Compounding pharmacies are available throughout the Bay Area. Ask your veterinarian if this is an option the next time a medication is prescribed.

"Compounding pharmacies can also put some medications in gels or patches where the drug is absorbed transdermally (through the skin or ear flap). This route is not available for all medications, and the dose actually absorbed can vary depending on ambient temperature or blood flow to the skin; however, it's a nice option for many patients." 
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