Jun 30 2008
Taking Medicine
When I have to give any of my dogs oral medication such as a pill, I hide it in a bit of peanut butter and place the small dab in their mouth. They think it’s a treat and eat it right away. This trick usually works on most dogs.
I have one dog that eats the peanut butter and spits the pill out. When this happens, I put the pill in a piece of sliced cheese and roll it into a little ball to keep it from falling out. This trick works every time.
If you’re having trouble getting your dog to take his pills, try using peanut butter or cheese.
If your dog still won’t swallow his medicine you can always use your fingers to put the pill as far down in your dog’s throat as possible, hold his mouth closed and massage his neck/throat area to help the pill go down.
If you think your dog may bite you, don’t try this last method. Instead, ask your veterinarian if there is a liquid form available for the medicine your dog needs.
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