Today canines have become like another child. We dress them, buy beds for them and care about there health. That is why a dog’s health should definitely be the top concern. There are many vitamins for promoting health and a vast range of medicines to heal. In our modern times we now have drugs to stop infections, get rid of parasites, dog pneumonia, and many other problems that can happen. However there are not very many canine that are available in tasty tablets like most vitamins on the market. Most of the medicines are bad tasting and our dog companions usually try to run for the hills when they see the capsules coming their way.
There are many ways to administer medicine you might try if you have difficulty giving your canine their daily vitamin or medicine. The first way is to go to your dog and give him a tasty treat without a pill. It should be something strong tasting such as peanut butter or soft cheese on a cracker. Then instantly give him the pill smothered in the same tasty thing. This helps to get a good taste in their mouth first and then hopefully they will be excited and just eat the whole thing. They also make easy to use pill pouches in various flavors that dogs love that are not as messy.
The second method is for the more tricky dogs; the ones who hide the pill inside their mouth until you are not looking and then just spit it out on the floor. This method unfortunately is a little more involved but with your soothing voice and soft hand you can make the experience a decent one. Make sure to always go to your dog first. Do not call their name. They might associate that with pill time and become afraid. First have your dog sit (reassure him) then carefully take one hand and open their mouth. With the other hand put the pill as far back in the throat as possible keeping the head tilted up. Gently stroke their throat as this will cause them to swallow the pill. Then quickly praise your dog with plenty of attention and maybe his most favorite delicious treat after they swallow the pill. This will create a positive experience for your dog and hopefully they will remember the tasty treat next time.
The reality is that our canine companions don’t live nearly as long as we do. So as dog lovers we try to make their lives as comfortable as we can. Not only is it not fun to have to take a sick dog to the vet for a vet bill, it is unfortunate to see your pooch sick. So by bringing positive association into the pill taking process, you should be able to administer any pills that they might need to take in the future. We care for our dogs and always try to do what is right for them. After all, if we take care of our best friends right they will be healthy and happy and live a long life.
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