It's always fun to watch a vet give a dog a pill - they get it down in a snap second. Then we go home and it's the war of the worlds to get the same pill down our dog.
I had to give my dog pills for several years and I ...
1) Rubbed the pill with butter to make it a little slicker....
2) Held his mouth open with one hand
3) Placed the pill as far back in his throat as possible with the other hand.
I even got so I could quickly push it even a little further back with my
finger.
1) At this point, his gag reflex took over, and he really had no choice other
than to swallow the pill.
2) To further encourage him, one of his favorite treats went into his
mouth as soon as possible (a bite of chicken for example)
3) Lots of praise.
I think my dog got so used to these pills - that he just gave up. He'd swallow his pill, get his treat, and go on his way. Took only a few seconds.
Good luck -
BUT - my best advise is "watch the vet do it a couple of times...." They have it down to a science.
Carol Jean |