How to Give Pills to Your Dog

 

Giving your dog a pill can be a pain. If your vet prescribes a pill that isn’t chewable then ask your vet for a demonstration on the best way to give your dog a pill. Some vest are using syringe like contraptions in which you can place a pill and then use the syringe part to push the pill into the back of the dog’s mouth. Another way to give a pill is to gently open your dog’s mouth, place a pill on the back of the dog’s tongue and then gently close the mouth waiting for the dog to swallow. Some pet owners choose to place the pill in a ‘pill pocket’ which is a chewable treat. This helps hide the pill and the dog eats the treat without realizing the pill is inside. Others try to cover the pill with peanut butter to help disguise the pill. If you still need help giving pills give your vets Fort Collins, CO a call. Schedule an appointment today!