help with medication

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by windwalker

It is really simple and quick once you know how unless you have arthritis or some other dexterity problem. Your pup should allow this type of handling just to check for tooth or other mouth problems or if it picks something up that you didn't see.
I'm not trying to convert you if you do not like this method, but would prefer new people at least know and try this method first as I feel it is better in the long run.

It's not quick at all especially if you have a dog that absolutely will not swallow. I'm afraid it could make and medication time for this puppy a fearful experience and then lead to a hard time with medicines in the future so I am giving my advise. She was talking about liquid any way!

[windwalker]

As I said, I'm not trying to convert you, I am posting for new people so they have their Vet show them the proper way. And no you do not hold their head straight up, just slightly and just pet the throat, but again, Please have your Vet show/demonstrate so you get it right and don't stress your pup. Once you understand how to do it, you'll know how to get the pill far enough back that the pup will swallow it with out the head slightly up/stroking.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by windwalker

As I said, I'm not trying to convert you, I am posting for new people so they have their Vet show them the proper way. And no you do not hold their head straight up, just slightly and just pet the throat, but again, Please have your Vet show/demonstrate so you get it right and don't stress your pup. Once you understand how to do it, you'll know how to get the pill far enough back that the pup will swallow it with out the head slightly up/stroking.

I have and my dog absolutely will not swollow it and my moms rescue won't let you touch his face mouth or neck. I am trying to inform any one who reads this.

[dottiesyrky]

I am no help for liquid meds except the syringe technique in the side of the mouth followed quickly by a treat to make him swallow. With solid pills I give a treat first then the treat wrapped around the pill, again followed quickly by another treat. Usually it is all done before he gets what I'm up to. :-) No time to lick the good stuff off and spit out the pill.
Luckily he swallows everything whole and this works, but I guess if they chew, all is lost!