[AlicetheYorkie]

Azodyl isn't itme released, but it's made to release it's contents into the intestines, not the stomach, so that's why it must be taken whole (the vet I worked for prescribed it frequently).

It's also important that it not be chewed for the same reason, so coating it with food won't work. You have to get it down her throat as far as you can and make her swallow.

Hold his head back so his nose is pointed straight up, open his mouth, use your finger to push the pill ALL the WAY into the back of his mouth - to the opening of his throat, make sure it's right in the middle too, not off to the side by his back teeth. Keeping his head back the whole time, close his mouth and keep it closed until he licks her nose - that's how you'll know he swallowed. If he won't swallow, gently blow on his nose, that helps sometimes, but usually they will swallow automatically if you get it back far enough and keep the mouth closed and head back.