How to Administer Medicine to Your Dog at Home

During home quarantine, enhancing exercise and boosting your immune system can help defend against external viruses. As pet owners, while you’re improving your own health and nutrition, you surely wouldn’t forget about your furry friend! Whether it’s with creative home walks, carefully grooming your dog with a pet brush, or occasionally giving them some nutritional supplements, you aim to keep your dog’s life healthy too. But when it comes to giving your dog medicine, it’s often more challenging than holding them for a bath or brushing their fur!
Many pet owners try to mix the medicine into their dog’s food, hoping that the dog will eat it without noticing. However, dogs’ powerful sense of smell allows them to easily detect and even pick out the medication from their food. If a dog manages to throw the pill away when the owner isn’t looking, this could interfere with its recovery. Some owners try to ease the situation by first grooming their dog with a pet brush or giving them a skin massage, or by playing with them using toys like a ball or a brush. The goal is to relax the dog and lower its guard. Then, they hide the medicine in a treat the dog loves and quickly administer it when the dog isn’t paying attention, followed by watching the dog’s reaction just to be sure. However, many experienced pet owners know that sometimes a direct approach is necessary. In these cases, they will first comfort the dog with grooming or other calming methods, and then, holding the pill in hand, gently open the dog’s mouth and place the medicine at the back of the throat. After the pill is inside, they lift the dog’s head and hold it for a few seconds to ensure the pill is swallowed. For dogs that are particularly clever or stubborn, in addition to grooming and treats, mild punishment can also help the dog understand the importance of taking its medicine. Of course, directly placing a pill in the dog’s throat works best when there is a strong bond between the owner and the dog, or when the owner has an authoritative presence. If the dog is particularly wild or difficult to manage, even calming methods like grooming may not be effective, and the dog might need professional training before it’s easier to care for. It’s also important to note that grooming and calming should ideally happen before mealtime to prevent the dog from becoming more resistant to the medicine after eating. Getting your dog to take medicine is indeed a challenging task. Pet owners need to pay attention to their dog’s health during grooming and playtime. When it’s time to administer the medicine, remember to act quickly, precisely, and confidently – don’t give your dog too much time to react!

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