my dog was attack by a bigger dog and had surgery for her bruises. she has 6 inches or more of stiches and she

Question

won't take any of the pills. we tried inserting it in human food but no success. any auggestions!

Answer 1

I have had some animals that are very good at spitting out pills, no matter what you do! If you absolutely can't get her to eat anything with them in it, you may want to force it down, that way you will know she has gotten it for sure. If you put butter on the pill, it usually slips down pretty easy. Open her mouth and place it towards the back, near her throat, being careful not to gag her. Then hold her mouth shut until she swallows. Do not hold her nose up in the air, just try sticking your head up in the air and trying to swallow, its very difficult!
Some people I know have had luck with a product called "Sneak-A-Pill". Most pet stores carry it and its a tube in which you stick the pill and it puts a coating around the pill that has a desirable taste to the dog. Another product is designed for the same reason. Its a long stick with a plunger in the end that you stick the pill into and it dispenses it at the back of the dog's mouth.
I'm sorry to hear about your dog attack. Hope she heals quickly! I'm assuming the post-op medication is an antibiotic. Remember to finish the antibiotic even if she starts feeling better. You don't want an infection to occur afterwards, and her to be immune to the appropriate drugs. Good luck!!

Answer 2

As an owner of big dogs, I find the opposite to be true. Our big dogs have been bit far too many times by little yippers whose owners always try to say they are friendly despite the snarling, lunging and incessant barking. I find them to be undersocialized and scared because their overreactive owners pick them up EVERY TIME a big dog starts toward them. This creates an insecure dog. They're constantly trying to pick fights. With dogs like mine who are well socialized and don't react, it's perfectly fine. They ignore the little yipper as we walk past even when they get bit. I would caution you against letting your 6 year old walk your dog because that is far too young and too many things (other than big dogs attacking) are far more likely. The dog could easily break free and run off. It's better that you are supervising the walking. You shouldn't really have anything to worry about. You will KNOW when a dog is a danger - big and small. Do NOT rule out small dogs as they bite far more frequently. If a dog is pulling at the leash, regardless of size (and I find this much more with small dogs), they have an owner that hasn't bothered to train them and likely hasn't socialized them. Rather than picking your dog up and creating a fearful dog, simply turn him around and head in the other direction or cross the street. Do not believe someone who tells you their dog is friendly (another reason why I wouldn't let a six year old walk the dog), trust your instincts and the dog's body language.

Answer 3

If all else fails, you push the pill to the back of the throat, hold the mouth closed, tip the head up and gently massage the throat until the dog swallows. Then you may have to try again if it doesn't work on the first try.

Answer 4

stuff them down her throat- one at a time of course, just open her mouth and GENTLY use your finger to get the pill towards the back and a little to the side. give her a bite of cheese after each so it will help with the swallowing- if you aren't sure then call your vet and tell them your problem- they will tell you what to do, and they may even have to reformulate her medication into a liquid form, which should be easier for you to administer

Answer 5

Have you tried putting the pills in peanut butter. Always works for me. I think you mean she had surgery for her bites, not bruises? They wouldn't do surgery for bruises? So sorry to hear about the attack. If you know whose dog did it, you should sue them for the vet bills.

Answer 6

Put the pill in peanut butter - works every time.

Answer 7

try hiding the pills in a bit of cream cheese.

Answer 8

try pushing the pill down to the back of the thoat and holding to mouth closed then while you have her mouth closed blow softly in her face by her nose you should see her swollow.

Answer 9

push into her throat, gently of course, but DO NOT give ice cream, dogs are lactose intolerant, and any dairy products can and does cause diarrhea, she don't need that on top of not feeling well.

Answer 10

I always hid them in hot dogs.