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January 25, 2021  |  By admindvm In Blog

Giving Pets Pills – Risky Business!

So you’ve been handed a packet of pills by your veterinarian to give to your kitty or pooch……now what??  As you’ve probably noticed, most self-respecting dogs or cats will not take pills right out of your hand, not even the so called ‘flavored’ pills.  Hiding it in a meal may work on some dogs, but our sneaky feline friends will often sniff out the contaminant and find a way to eat around the pill.  So how do you make sure your pet receives the medication he/she needs at home?  Techniques for medicating pets are as follows:

  • ‘Pill’ the pet- if your pet is reasonably easy to handle, you should be able to pop the pill down it’s throat.  Cats and small dogs should be restrained against your body with your forearm, and the hand of that arm (usually the weaker hand) should be used to hold the head by placing the thumb and forefinger on either side of the jaw.  Then, the stronger hand should be used to pull the lower jaw down and very quickly push the pill over the curve of the tongue.  It’s important to complete the job by holding the head up until you see your pet lick or swallow.  Blowing lightly on its nose or massaging its throat may help.  Trickier creatures should be watched for a few minutes to ensure they don’t promptly spit the pill out.
  • Wrap the pill in something irresistible such as meat, low-fat cheese or low fat peanut butter and offer it to the pet.  Make a fuss about it first as if you are offering a treat!  However, you should check with your vet to ensure that these foods will not adversely affect your pet.
  • Crush the pill up finely and mix it through a small amount of strong-smelling food such as tuna.  Check with your vet whether those particular pills can be crushed safely.

If you have a pet that is simply ‘un-pillable’, liquid versions of the drug or long acting injections may be an option.  Good luck and don’t get scratched!

How do you get your pet to take pills? Share your tips with us in the comments!

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    Dear Clients,

    We are extremely grateful for our clients’ support, patience, and understanding to us over the last year and a half. We would love to be able to see all of the patients that need our help daily. We do our best to accommodate and triage patient needs, but sadly, sometimes we are overbooked and have to refer critical cases to an emergency hospital. While our doctor and staff members are dedicated to helping as many pets as possible, they too are only human and have limitations on what they can safely do while providing the highest level of care.

    Due to high demand of appointments, when a client cancels without advance notice, it prevents another patient from being seen. For this reason, we are now strictly enforcing a 24-hour cancellation policy. We ask that when you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please call us immediately so we can accommodate as many patients as possible. If we are closed, please leave a message to cancel or reschedule. A $35 no show/late cancellation fee will be charged if your appointment is canceled without a minimum of 24-hour notice. If you do cancel your appointment without notice, a non-refundable deposit of $35 will be required before scheduling any future appointments. We appreciate your understanding.

    Additionally, we ask that you please be kind to our staff. While we understand it is a stressful time, yelling at, belittling, or threatening any team member will not be tolerated by the individuals who have forgotten common courtesy and respect during these trying times.

    Thank you,
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