RE: Giving Dogs Pills
I have never had any problem giving my dogs pills.
I simply open the dog's mouth wide, put the pill on the dog's tongue and then push it well back to almost the throat. Gross? Maybe, but I don't have to deal with all the treats and wrapping meats and cheeses and such. It doesn't hurt the dog, it doesn't make them choke, they don't wince in pain, they simply swallow the pill - providing you have shoved it back far enough, and that's it.
Okay - the aftermath is slimy dog saliva all over your hand. Whatever, just wash your hands well. I JUST got done doing that with a guest dog - I do a dog sitting service and an owner brought a dog that is on antibiotics. It is so easy, though, with guaranteed results versus everything I have read here.
Posted on 07/25/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
When Ever you need to give a Dog pills... I found that "String Cheese" WORK best.
I tend to buy thw "white" because thats what I like. Slice off a little bit of it...(depending on pill size), Either stick it in the Cheese OR wrap the Cheese around it...
I haven't had any trouble Giving Pills since..
Posted on 04/03/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
I have a dog who has taken twice daily medication for years. She currently has to have six pills a day, and she's a very crafty dog in getting pills out. She'll eat the cheese around the pills and spit the pills out. Peanut butter doesn't work either as she'll lick out with her tongue to get the pill out and then eat the peanut butter. You also can't shove the pills down her throat as she'll gag them up every time.
Have a similar problem? The trick is, you have to give them the treat 1-3 times before sticking the pill in. That way you build up trust, as they will be suspicious and probe around. For example, if I put it in canned food, I let her lick it off my fingers twice, and then I hide the pill in it the third time and she'll lick it right down.
The best thing to do, though, is boil some chicken. Cube it and then feed them a piece or two, and then hide the pill in it. I've found that even if she tastes the pill, she will still eat it because she loves the chicken.
Hope that helps someone.
Posted on 02/21/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My dog needs a pill every day. I just wrap it in a piece of lunch meat like ham, bologna, turkey--whatever I have in the house. I just use 1/2 a slice or even 1/3 if it's a large slice. Works every time.
Posted on 02/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
We have tried multiple ways to give our dogs pills. I've tried making a very small meatball out of canned dog food and hiding the pill in the middle, but our one dog doesn't tolerate fat well so the canned food gave him diarrhea. I've also tried the peanut butter trick, but that gave him diarrhea also. I usually take a small round Baby Bell cheese cut it in quarters and hide the pill in one of the quarters, which does work well.
However our vet doesn't want us to do that with some antibiotics are cheese is a dairy product and you can't give some antibiotics with dairy. We tried bread and that didn't work too well either. We do use white rice made in chichen broth, but sometimes if the rice isn't sticky enough you can't make a ball out of it and then you can't hide the pill. I'm afraid to use the "pill pockets" as my vet isn't a fan of anything made by greenies as they tend to not disolve well and stay in the stomach. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Posted on 02/18/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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All that is good for dogs that are interested in eating but what if they are really sick and don't want to eat? I have tried pulling open my Peaks mouth and putting the pill on the back of his tongue but I got bit! He is so sick that I just cant let him hurt that way and so I take the pain. How do you open his mouth and where do you put your fingers? Thanks, Rob gumshu@@@@hotmail...com
Posted on 12/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Anyone have any feedback on how to get a dog to swallow capsules?
Posted on 12/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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My dog has allergies and we have to give him 2 benadryl pills. I take a piece of cheese (Kraft singles) and break it in half. i put the pills in there and fold the cheese over it and smash it all together so the pills are secure. Works every time.
Posted on 09/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
Hola! Just wanted to share with you all that prunes are also bad for our dogie friends. Just as grapes and raisins are. As pet owners we only want the best for our four legged companions. Let's not undo the benefits of their medications by putting their pills in foods that are bad for them. Be well everybody!
Posted on 06/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
ugh- I have a pill houdini dog - he won't go for ANY of these tricks and he can projectile spit pills. We ended up in the doggie ER the other night because he was in so much pain - clearly a missed pill. None of the hidden in human food things work - even with peanut butter somehow he licks it off and then spits the pill out. I've tried the doggie treat things too. It's like he KNOWS!!!! Right now, he needs pills post op 3x a day and I dread it. I HATE cramming things down his throat. I'm sure HE doesn't find it very enjoyable either. Any other suggestions? I'm going to ask the doc about liquid forms - because I think I can get that down him. I feel like I'm the mom/boss/human - and I should be able to do this - but it is SO frustrating (and painful) I'm open to ANY/All ideas!!!
Posted on 01/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
ugh- I have a pill houdini dog - he won't go for ANY of these tricks and he can projectile spit pills. We ended up in the doggie ER the other night because he was in so much pain - clearly a missed pill. None of the hidden in human food things work - even with peanut butter somehow he licks it off and then spits the pill out. I've tried the doggie treat things too. It's like he KNOWS! Right now, he needs pills post op 3x a day and I dread it. I HATE cramming things down his throat. I'm sure HE doesn't find it very enjoyable either. Any other suggestions? I'm going to ask the doc about liquid forms - because I think I can get that down him. I feel like I'm the mom/boss/human - and I should be able to do this - but it is SO frustrating (and painful) I'm open to ANY/All ideas!
Posted on 01/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
Just say "Cheese Ball", I do believe my MinPin
would eat a rock if I hid it in Velveeta Cheese.
Heart worm pill, or his allergy pill, good old
Velveeta, works every time. IMA3
Posted on 10/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Earlier in the posts someone said something about raisins. GRAPES are toxic to dogs! I don't know about raisins. Found this out at my SPCA.
Editor's Note Raisins are dried grapes. Also toxic to dogs.
Posted on 10/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Ellie Bailey (Guest Post)
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I've been trying to give my Shih Tzu a pain pill for post-op pain. All my usual tricks failed and the pill would come out on the floor. Just tried your syringe trick and it worked. Thank you. She'll be more comfortable, now.
Posted on 07/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
Easy method to give pills in a pinch if you have no treats, or have a dog that detects pills in treats like mine. I place the pill as far back as I can and hold the muzzle shut and blow in thier nose. Be sure to allow enough room for the dog to lick it's nose. If he licks his nose, he's lickly swallowed it. If he hasn't you can use a clean spritz bottle with plain water and squirt water in the corner of his mouth so it runs down the back of his throat. Do it slowly, so the dogs don't asperate the water and it should incourage them to swallow the pill. Be sure to praise afterward.
My dog hates pills, and refuses at all costs to swallow. But we are persistant and now, he swallows without the water or having to blow in his nose, simply place the pill in the back of the throat and wave a satin ball under his nose and it's gone and he's off with his cookie.
Cinthia
Posted on 01/12/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
I have 2 Yorkies and the only "people" food they get is cottage cheese or raw carrots for a treat. When giving Binky or Barkley a pill, I just mash it up in a tiny bit of cottage cheese. They never hesitate about eating it. This works great for us.
Posted on 05/04/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi MKYMLP!
No, animals aren't DUMB!!!!! ; )
That expression comes from the fact that they can't talk! (as in deaf & dumb). It doesn't refer to their mental capacity! Animals are much smarter than most of us are!
Posted on 04/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
I always use peanut butter when giving dogs pills. Much healthier than hotdogs.
Posted on 04/19/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Susan from hamilton (Guest Post)
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I use a mortar and pestle and grind up the two different batches of pills then I pour the powder on the canned dog food and mix it a bit both dogs wof it down They are on to the pill in the wiener no luck
Posted on 04/16/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I use the meatball method using the canned dog food. I just say meatball to Nikki twice a day and she runs to the kitchen and waits. She gets 2-4 pills twice daily and I never have a problem. Once, without realizing it, I told my husband I was going to make meatballs and she ran to her spot and waited. It took me awhile to figure out why she was sitting there and waiting. I never realized how attentive she is when I talk. Who ever coined the phrase "dumb animal" was definitely wrong.
Posted on 04/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Edie Leonard. (Guest Post)
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Thanks Susan. :)
Edie
Posted on 04/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Hi Edie,
Because peanut butter is a common ingredient in many dog biscuits, I think it would be safe. You could also use some dog food the same way. Human food tends to be too salty or sweet (especially chips, candy and sweets) so are not good for dogs. I don't think a little peanut butter would hurt but then I'm not a veterinarian.
Because your chihuahuas are tiny dogs and a little of something bad for them could make more difference than with a large dog, best listen to your vet.
Susan from ThriftyFun
Posted on 04/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Edie Leonard. (Guest Post)
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These are all great tips that I never thought of before. I have to give my three Chihuahuas pills nightly. I have been using the pill popper that the Vet uses, but it is still a battle. But my Vet would have a cow if he saw these tips, cause he is a strong advocate that people's food is for people only, not made for dogs. That it is extremly harmful, and in some instances can be deadful. So I have been always afraid to give them any people food. He said that once you start them on even just a little taste of something, then they expect it all the time, and usually you give in and give it; but it can do a number on their digestive system and some human foods are very toxic to animals. So if you don't know what you are giving them is toxic, you could kill them.
I am curious on you'lls intake on this.
Edie
Posted on 04/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
I second (third?) the peanut butter! I just dip a clean finger in the "dog peanut butter" jar and put the pill in the center of the glob. Both dogs bite the whole glob of peanut butter off my finger and swallow it, never realizing it is anything but a treat. They are hilarious -- they keep licking their mouths for 5 minues or more trying to get all the peanut butter from their noses and roofs of their mouths! Entertainment and medicine all in one!
Posted on 04/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
Giving Pills to Dogs
If your dog hates taking pills, try hiding the pill in the middle of a chunk of cheese or slice of hot dog. Most dogs will wolf down the "treat" and never notice the pill inside!
By Becki in Indiana
Posted on 04/14/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By msgolden_angel (Guest Post)
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Just a dollop of peanut butter will do. I just recently had to give my little puppy a pill twice a day. She just loved the peanut butter and actually was looking forward to taking her medicine.
Posted on 04/07/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
My dog, 286, has a chronic disease that requires medication every 12 hours. We have both come to enjoy this particular delivery system. I place her pill in the palm of my hand and cover it with canned 'squirt cheese'. With the pill stuck to the cheese, she gladly laps it up being sure to clean clean my palm. If she has ever detected the pill, she has kept it to herself.
Posted on 03/29/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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We've tried a lot of methods. Spreading peanut butter on a thin strip of ham, and rolling the ham around the pill seems to work the best for us. She likes the ham and the PB keeps the pill in place until swallowed.
Posted on 03/28/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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There is a product I buy online called Pill Pockets made of chicken liver and other good stuff. They work very well and are relatively inexpensive. Also if using hot dogs, use a plastic straw to push through the middle of the hot dog. It will make a neat little tunnel in which to put the pill, then push the other part in after the pill. Voila!
Posted on 03/16/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I place the pill on top of a cracker, then smear a dollop of peanut butter on top to cover & hide the pill. Works every time.
Darween from Georgia, Usa :)
Posted on 03/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Break up a weiner, and stick the pill inside a piece of the weiner. I usually give our dog a few pieces extra, both before the piece with the pill and after so she doesn't get suspicious!
Cheese works well too -- dogs love cheese.
Posted on 03/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Connie,
It took a little while to figure out what a "prun" was...I assume a prune.
"rasins"...raisins are actually poisonous for dogs...they are a dried grape and grapes are poisonous for dogs. But...I still give my dogs a grape once in a while but not that often.
Pills are no problem to get "down" a dog especially Lady, our cocker spaniel... she is like a garbage disposal container...if I give it to her...it's down immediately. When she was expecting her first litter of puppies (she had 12 puppies) the vet recommended to give her a human calcium tablet each day. Calcium tastes awful and it comes in a huge pill. With a piece of bread squished around it, it was swallowed immediately by Lady. If I feed her, then whatever I am offering her she thinks must be good and no questions asked, it's eaten, immediately.
Posted on 03/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Giving Dogs Pills
Make a meatball out of canned dogfood and stick the pill in the middle making sure that the entire pill is covered. OR Depending on the size of the pill and if your dog likes fig bars, shove the pill into the middle of a fig bar.
Posted on 03/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I solved that problem by putting the pills inside a prun. My dogs like pruns and rasins in their food or for treats.
Posted on 03/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
Peanut Butter
Trying to get a pill down a pet's throat is a real chore and like me, sometimes my fingers got a little "chewed" up trying. I learned a neat trick! Using a standard syringe I put Peanut Butter on the tip of the syringe, then I stick the pill in the peanut butter and stick it in my dog's mouth turning it to make sure the peanut butter (and the pill) sticks to her tongue or roof of her mouth. The peanut butter causes the dog to constantly lick and swallow therefore she can't spit the pill out! Works great!
By Debi Stokes
Posted on 03/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
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