When your dog has chronic needs that require constant treatment, they’ll need to take pet medicine regularly. However, it’s common for pet owners to struggle with getting their dog to take medicine. Here are a few useful tips and tricks to administer ongoing medications to your dog. 

3 Ways to Get Your Dog to Take Medications

1. Use Treats

Take the pill and gently push it into a soft, small treat, so your dog won’t have issues with chewing and swallowing it. It’s rare for a dog to resist their favorite treat, and if you do a good job of disguising the pill, they may not notice the difference. 

2. Disguise It in Their Favorite Foods 

Similarly, you can mix pet medicine in with your dog’s favorite food. Both pills and liquid medications can hide in all types of dog-safe foods, including sausages, wet pet food, cheese, and peanut butter. Give your dog a bit of their favorite food each day, and slip the medication in at the same time. 

3. Try a Pill Gun

A pill gun looks like a syringe. It can hold pills or liquid pet medicine, and it allows you to deposit the medication in the back of your dog’s throat without them having to taste it. Unless your dog is completely comfortable with you handling their mouth, it may take some time and practice to master the pill gun. 

If you need help with your dog’s medications, head to Waipio Pet Clinic in Waipahu, HI. This veterinary hospital treats every pet like family and offers the highest standard of care for animals. They offer preventative and emergency care as well as diagnostics and treatments for all kinds of pet ailments. Check out their services on their website, or make an appointment by calling (808) 676-2205.