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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Sounds like you've got a handle on it now and loads of good advice.
I just wanted to add one thing I've learned from my dog. Like many folks, I use cheese or something similar to hide the medicine, and often he would notice the pill and spit it out. Now I always have two "clean" bits with no meds.
Treat #1 is all cheese (or hot dog, etc.), no meds.
#2 has the meds.
#3 is another clean, no med piece.
I found that doing it this way he is focused on getting that last piece and swallows #2 without a moment's hesitation.
I just wanted to add one thing I've learned from my dog. Like many folks, I use cheese or something similar to hide the medicine, and often he would notice the pill and spit it out. Now I always have two "clean" bits with no meds.
Treat #1 is all cheese (or hot dog, etc.), no meds.
#2 has the meds.
#3 is another clean, no med piece.
I found that doing it this way he is focused on getting that last piece and swallows #2 without a moment's hesitation.
