How To Administer Medication to Your Dog at Home with Addy

Giving your pet medication can be challenging, but these methods can make the process easier!

Methods for Giving a Pill to Your Dog

  • Hiding the pill in food: Wrap the tablet in cheese, a piece of meat, or a pill pocket to make it more appealing.
  • Directly administering the pill: If your pet won’t take the pill in food, you may need to place it directly in their mouth.

Steps and Tips to Administering Medication to Your Dog

  1. Position your pet: Have them sit against a wall or another surface to prevent backing away.
  2. Open the mouth: Use one hand to gently open their mouth, placing your fingers behind the canine teeth.
  3. Place the pill: Drop the pill as far back in the throat as possible.
  4. Encourage swallowing: Hold their mouth closed and watch for a licking motion, which usually means they have swallowed the pill.

Tips from Us to You

  • Offer a treat or water afterward to ensure the pill goes down smoothly.
  • Be calm and gentle to reduce stress for your pet.
  • If your pet refuses the pill, consider using a pill dispenser tool or consulting your veterinarian for other medication options.

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