Rudoph, our tabby cat, has hyperthyroidism. I had to order medicine from an online pharmacy because the vet was out. After a few weeks with no delivery, I started peppering them with emails until I finally got a response telling me they don't ship overseas. GRRRR! Thanks to a very helpful sister-in-law who was willing to play courier, I received the medicine last week. Caught up with the vet today to get the dosage; one half-tablet twice a day. I asked how I should administer the pill, and was given a lengthy description of how I could pry Rudolph's mouth open, throw the pill in, the hold it closed while he swallowed. Yeah, right.

Ever the optimistic one, I sat down with Rudolph and attempted to follow the woman's description. Perhaps I was holding him wrong, but there is no way I could, with one hand, insert a finger between his back molars (on both sides!). Maybe he just has a big head.

So, I went to plan B - cheddar cheese. It worked! Now I can only hope that he doesn't lose his taste for it.