Sorry your having such a time using petzlife.
I think you just have to be firm with the babies knowing
your doing what is best for them.
Be strong mommy and take charge.
Use it right before bed time. Hold your pup on your
lap and lift one side of his lip and spray or rub the gel
on then do the other. Belive me it's worth it. They
don't understand your doing the best for them but
the effort is certainly worth it. Just give them a hug
after and know you have done them a favor.
I can't imagine using peanut butter with this product.
I guess whatever works is worth it.
Buddy, after 3yrs dosen't like it either but I don't care.
It is saving him from going under and me $$$$.
So I do it and it certainly has paid off.
Good luck,