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Oct 15 2012 01:00pm
as said, either crush it up, or hide it in meats/cheese
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Oct 17 2012 01:47pm
When I bought my puppy, I was told cheese isn't great for dogs cos of its fat content. I'd go for this: http://www.petsmart.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=greeniespockets&origkw=greeniespockets&sr=1 Just sneak a pill in and pass it off as a treat.
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Oct 18 2012 12:35am
fell sorry for you could not see my dog in such condition
good luck hope all works out
but as told before crush the meds in mix wid milk or food.
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Oct 23 2012 02:39pm
Quote (Sverak @ Oct 11 2012 07:31pm)
You could also get  a pill popper. They have a rubber tip, so they wont hurt your doggeh while forcing the pill down his throat. Generally that will do the trick. Just be sure he eats something either before or right after the pills so he doesn't get a stomach ache. Breaking up most pills deactivates them or breaks down certain molecules, which reduces their effectiveness, so call and talk to your vet before taking it upon yourself to ruin his meds. Liquid medications can be compounded at a pharmacy easily.

In keeping with my usual a-hole nature in the Pet section, too, wtf are you trying to feed your dog milk for. They're mostly all lactose intolerant and can't digest it properly. For those that can handle milk, don't give it to them anyway. It's extremely high in fat and shouldn't go into his body for any reason whatsoever, unless you want to take him back to the vet for a case of raging pancreatitis.

And don't forget to give him lots of love about 20 minutes after, either. Do it too soon, and he'll associate bad things with your love =3


It's amazing how this was completely missed after I posted it. Gotta love randoms trying to make your animals more sick than they were.
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Oct 23 2012 06:45pm
crush the pill wid food or milk
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Oct 24 2012 03:02pm
Quote (Sverak @ Oct 24 2012 08:39am)
It's amazing how this was completely missed after I posted it. Gotta love randoms trying to make your animals more sick than they were.


Actually crushing most pills will not effect efficacy. This really only happens in drugs with a narrow therapeutic window and peak effects. Also if the pill has modified release properties.

Most veterinary small molecule drugs are designed to be broken up as it is a common practise. The vet will advise on the best administration technique.
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