DOTLDaddy wrote:
Gretchen had always been a terrible pill taker, but since we have to give her a daily prednisone pill now, we have become somewhat "expert" with our routine. It is easier with two people, but I have done it by myself as well.
- Tilt patients head back
- Pop the pill towards the back of the mouth
- Quickly, squirt a 3ml syringe of water towards back of the throat
- By reflex, patient swallows water AND pill
- Favorite treat given immediately to chase the pill down.
You can get that kind of needleless syringe at any pharmacy or vet office. Ours is 3ml, but something a little bigger would work just as well, like this one:.:C
Wow! This is a great tip. And with all my years in dogs, I don't know anyone ever mentioning this. :S I am definately going to try this with Sage. She's a problem with getting pills in her.
