How to make a corgi swallow her pills that won't cost me a finger...

Hi, everyone! Cam was spayed this week and we have to administer her pain pills and antibiotics. She won't eat the food if we mix it in, so we've been doing it by hand. Of course, this is not an easy task. We manage to get it done, but I was wondering if anyone has any tips. We tried to wrap it in food, no dice. It usually involves one person holding her, the other one opening her mouth, dropping it in the back of the throat, keeping her mouth closed, and massaging her throat to make sure she swallows it.

Is there an easier way?

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Permalink Reply by Gail on October 28, 2008 at 2:53pm

Did you try putting the pill in a little peanut butter? It works with Saxon. It's gone before he knows it.

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Permalink Reply by mosesbotbol on October 30, 2008 at 9:38am

Yup, tried that one. There's no fooling Camber. She can smell right past that one. If we crush even the smallest pill in her food, we she won't eat. One would think she is a Bloodhound with her scent sense...

Thankfully, she was letting us force down the pills which is the fastest for us. She is back to normal and is now frisky outside with the cooler weather.