Tips For Administering Medication To Dogs

Try Liquid Medication

For extremely pill-phobic dogs, try liquid medication instead. Liquid medication is great for mixing into canned food. However, mixing the medicine with food isn’t the most reliable way to ensure your dog gets the required dosage, especially if they don’t finish the entire meal. Some dogs may also be able to detect a foreign presence in their food, which can make it difficult to get them to eat. If your dog is like this, you can still administer liquid medication directly into your dog’s mouth with a syringe. With the syringe method, it’s helpful to ask your veterinarian for a demonstration before trying it at home. This requires physically holding onto your dog’s mouth as you dispense the medication, which can be stressful for your dog. Therefore, be sure to offer lots of praise and a treat to reward their patience when it’s all done.

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