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. ...
Forum Discussion
You've gotten some very good ideas. Hope one or more of them works.
I'd urge you not to try to force a medication, either with your hands or a pill gun as either could result in injury to you or your dog.
The idea of food and waiting the dog out might not be the best option. Most medication need to be given or a relatively strict schedule that can be screwed up with irregular dosing.
The other difficulty with repeated "fights" in order to get meds into your pet is that this often results in a worse relationship with your dog (or cat). This isn't a desirable outcome and the stress involved for your pet could actually be counterproductive depending on the condition being treated.
Talk to your vet and explore other options, transdermals, flavored compounded medications, injections or longer acting medications that need dosing less frequently.
Doug, DVM
I'd urge you not to try to force a medication, either with your hands or a pill gun as either could result in injury to you or your dog.
The idea of food and waiting the dog out might not be the best option. Most medication need to be given or a relatively strict schedule that can be screwed up with irregular dosing.
The other difficulty with repeated "fights" in order to get meds into your pet is that this often results in a worse relationship with your dog (or cat). This isn't a desirable outcome and the stress involved for your pet could actually be counterproductive depending on the condition being treated.
Talk to your vet and explore other options, transdermals, flavored compounded medications, injections or longer acting medications that need dosing less frequently.
Doug, DVM
