Lori,
Brutus has also had to start pred.  I discovered that a tablespoon of "Cat
MilK" (lactose free milk) mixed with the pred makes it into a treat!  The
cat milk was in the pet food section, a small blue and white half pint box
in the treat section.
 
Our best to you and Unagi Inu.  We hope this helps.
cb
[Posted in FML issue 3426]