{"id":4715,"date":"2021-10-20T14:34:52","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T14:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cattime.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=4715"},"modified":"2022-07-06T12:56:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T12:56:24","slug":"the-best-pill-pockets-for-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cattime.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-best-pill-pockets-for-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Pill Pockets For Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What to Look For<\/h2>\n<p>To find the best pill pockets for your cat, we considered three different things: quality ingredients, ease of use, and versatility. Our favorite pill pockets are the Feline Greenies, which are made with quality ingredients that your cat will love, like chicken and salmon. However, we did notice that there wasn\u2019t as much versatility with this pill pocket as there was with our second favorite, the Vetoquinol moldable pill paste. With Vetoquinol&#8217;s paste, you&#8217;re able to cover any pill, no matter the size. Plus, cats seem to love the flavor. Read on below to see the rest of our top picks for pill pockets.<\/p>\n<h2>Feline Greenies Pill Pockets Cat Treats<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Feline-Greenies-Pockets-Treats-Salmon\/dp\/B000JOE224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Feline-Greenies-Pockets-Treats-Salmon\/dp\/B000JOE224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51L0wl7WknL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Feline-Greenies-Pockets-Treats-Salmon\/dp\/B000JOE224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Naturally delicious<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Your cat deserves natural ingredients, too.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Feline-Greenies-Pockets-Treats-Salmon\/dp\/B000JOE224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you take a minute to stop and look at some of the ingredients in cat food, you might be surprised. Much of it is filler and cheap ingredients that may seem harmless but can cause a lot of damage to your cat\u2019s health. That\u2019s why we love these pill pockets from Feline Greenies. They are made with <em>real<\/em> ingredients and provide a safe way for you to deliver your cat\u2019s medication to them. These pill pockets are free of artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, and fillers. Instead, Feline Greenies opts for natural ingredients rich in minerals and trace nutrients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We found that these work even better if you pre-fill the pockets 12 hours ahead of time. That way, the medication soaks up some of the pill pocket\u2019s flavor and keeps your cat from tasting the meds at all.<\/li>\n<li>This is great for cats who won\u2019t take their medication when it\u2019s mixed in with their dinner.<\/li>\n<li>The pill pockets are easy to mold around large pills too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The zipper on the package doesn&#8217;t seal well; you may want to put it inside a ZipLock bag, so they don\u2019t dry out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kitti Variety Pack Bundle Pill Pockets<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kitti-Variety-Including-Strength-Greenies\/dp\/B08HP8DJPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kitti-Variety-Including-Strength-Greenies\/dp\/B08HP8DJPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/515r7d91wwL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kitti-Variety-Including-Strength-Greenies\/dp\/B08HP8DJPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Variety pack<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Give your cat options with this bundle pack.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Bundle<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kitti-Variety-Including-Strength-Greenies\/dp\/B08HP8DJPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Some cat owners find that their cat eventually grows tired of the taste of the pill pocket and no longer view it as a \u201ctreat.\u201d We have a solution for that: Kitti&#8217;s variety pack of pill pockets. This comes with tuna and cheese, salmon, and chicken flavors so that you can alternate without your cat getting sick of one flavor. In addition to the pill pockets, you&#8217;ll also receive a bonus catnip toy that comes in the shape of either an Arowana, carp, goldfish, or trout. These pill pockets are vet-recommended and will make a difference in giving your cat the medicine they need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s a great option if you are fostering cats and need a way to give them medication.<\/li>\n<li>Older cats enjoy this way of taking medication much more than other options.<\/li>\n<li>Cats seem to love the diverse flavor options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check to make sure all three of the packets are for cats. Some people were sent dog treats by mistake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vetoquinol Pill Wrap Treats for Dogs &amp; Cats<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vetoquinol-Pill-Treats-Easy-Swallow\/dp\/B00701NED2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vetoquinol-Pill-Treats-Easy-Swallow\/dp\/B00701NED2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/414nTfmBDPL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vetoquinol-Pill-Treats-Easy-Swallow\/dp\/B00701NED2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pinch and press<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Use this paste to work around any sized medication your cat needs.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Paste<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vetoquinol-Pill-Treats-Easy-Swallow\/dp\/B00701NED2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Some pill pockets may not fit the medication your cat requires. However, with this pill paste from Vetoquinol, you can hide pills of any shape or size. These wraps are free of mess and full of flavor, which makes them a great choice for your cat. Your cat will also enjoy the flavor and do so safely, as this paste is made with food-grade ingredients. The paste works to mask the smell and taste of the medicine inside. One container of this paste will last you for around 50 pills, depending on the size.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A great way to serve this to your cat is to put the pill in the paste and then mix it in with wet cat food.<\/li>\n<li>If your cat has a hard time swallowing pills, the paste can be coated as thinly (or thickly) as you need.<\/li>\n<li>The paste is stickier, which makes it easier to work with than other pill pocket options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some cates will not appreciate this paste&#8217;s flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pet MD Wrap Pill Peanut Butter Flavored Pill Paste<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-MD-Peanut-Butter-Flavored\/dp\/B081B8GB73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-MD-Peanut-Butter-Flavored\/dp\/B081B8GB73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41isUK-KZoL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-MD-Peanut-Butter-Flavored\/dp\/B081B8GB73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nuts about peanuts<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">With this flavor, your cat will never even know there\u2019s medicine inside. <\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Flavor<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pet-MD-Peanut-Butter-Flavored\/dp\/B081B8GB73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to switch some flavors up in your cat\u2019s life and get them something unique to take their medicine with, then you may want to go for this pill paste from Pet MD. It is peanut butter flavored and made with safe ingredients that will mask both the taste and smell of your cat\u2019s medication. You can use this paste for capsules, tablets, powders, and liquid drops. Because it\u2019s a paste, you can mold the size to be as big or as small as you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This paste doesn&#8217;t smell too bad, and it won\u2019t get your hands sticky.<\/li>\n<li>We love that you don\u2019t need to refrigerate this paste.<\/li>\n<li>This is an excellent option for medication that is extended-release and must be swallowed whole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The paste is quite greasy, like peanut butter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vetriscience Laboratories Pinchers Pill Hiding Pocket Treats<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VetriScience-Laboratories-Pinchers-Probiotics-Organic\/dp\/B07RML89Q1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VetriScience-Laboratories-Pinchers-Probiotics-Organic\/dp\/B07RML89Q1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51seNGEpR1L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VetriScience-Laboratories-Pinchers-Probiotics-Organic\/dp\/B07RML89Q1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nutritious and delicious <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Get your cat extra nutrition with the probiotics in these pill pockets. <\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Healthiest Choice<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VetriScience-Laboratories-Pinchers-Probiotics-Organic\/dp\/B07RML89Q1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a way to get your cat the medication it needs along with the bonus of probiotics, then consider Vetriscience&#8217;s pill pockets. The probiotics may help promote digestion and keep your cat\u2019s immune system strong. For the best success with these pockets, try them as a treat on their own without medication. Then, add in the medication and see how it goes. Your cat should accept them this way, despite there being medicine inside. The ingredients are natural and safe, and lower in calories than other competitors, so you\u2019re looking at good health all around.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For cats that can\u2019t swallow a whole pocket, you can pinch it in half, put the pill in, and then roll the half into a ball for your cat to eat.<\/li>\n<li>The probiotics improve bowel movements and create a consistent schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The pockets may be too small for some medication to fit in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do vets recommend pill pockets?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Some brands are specifically vet-recommended and even designed by veterinarians. Pill pockets are often a healthier option over hiding medication in human food and have lower calories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it safe for cats to have peanut butter pill pockets?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, as long as the peanut butter is unsalted or has no added salt. If that is the case, then your cat should be fine to have peanut butter-flavored pill pockets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you need to refrigerate pill pockets?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis depends on the specific brand you get and its ingredients, but generally speaking, pill pockets do not need to be refrigerated. To keep them moist, it\u2019s important to let all the air out of the package before sealing it up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Look For To find the best pill pockets for your cat, we considered three different things: quality ingredients, ease of use, and versatility. Our favorite pill pockets are the Feline Greenies, which are made with quality ingredients that your cat will love, like chicken and salmon. 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