I am at my wits end on trying to give meds
We have a 5lbs poodle mix that as of Friday needs Lasix and enalapril on a daily basis. We have had dogs for 30+ years that have had to take meds and all have either eaten with food or peanut butter. ...
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I have a doggy daycare and have tried most of the suggestions here but their effectiveness was short lived.
The dogs eventually figured out how to get the treat and drop the pill.
THE one thing that has worked without fail is BUTTER.
Shave two VERY thin slices off of a hard/cold stick of butter. Sandwich pill between the two slices of butter and give to your dog.
The dogs LOVE the butter and I think it makes their tongue to slippery to manipulate the pill.
Viola!
The dogs eventually figured out how to get the treat and drop the pill.
THE one thing that has worked without fail is BUTTER.
Shave two VERY thin slices off of a hard/cold stick of butter. Sandwich pill between the two slices of butter and give to your dog.
The dogs LOVE the butter and I think it makes their tongue to slippery to manipulate the pill.
Viola!
