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Mrs. Reasons got some pills for the cat and chews for the dogs - these were not long acting, they kill off the fleas on the animal. She also got the spray, which I liberally applied everywhere the animals hang out.

I don't have any problem with giving pills to the cats. They're relatively chill about it, and I make a point of making it quick and authoritative. One was even purring a few moments after I jammed a pill down her throat and held her head until I was sure she swallowed.