No more fear when giving medicine to your pet! Tips for giving medicine to your pet

Furry pets are important members of the family, but when they are sick and need medication, giving them medication can be tricky for owners.

Getting pets to take medication can be challenging, as they are often reluctant to take it. Even after trying various methods, such as mixing medication into food or rapidly administering it, success rates are limited. Force-feeding medication is a bad idea, as it can cause pain and discomfort to pets and even harm their health.

Quick Portal:

Medicine feeding skills (I): Choose the right medicine feeding tools
Medication feeding skills (II): Regular medication feeding training
Medication feeding tips (3): Use appropriate medication feeding methods

Medicine feeding skills (I): Choose the right medicine feeding tools

Giving medication requires patience and skill. There are many methods to try, and choosing the one that works for you and your pet is crucial. It's recommended that owners practice using a medication dispenser regularly to prepare for various situations they may encounter in the future, as this is the most reliable way to ensure your pet takes medication smoothly.

Pettington recommends the VCP Pet Care Medication Applicator . Its rubber tip grips the medication tightly , making it easy to use without getting stuck. Furthermore, the connection between the rubber tip and the syringe is very tight , making it feel safer to use.

When using a medicine dispenser , choose one with a soft tip to minimize damage to your pet's mouth and throat. Also, ensure the tightness of the medication hose against the body and inspect it after use for a period of time to ensure it is not loose or falling off. If the medicine dispenser is found to be aging or damaged, it should be replaced promptly to prevent the tip from falling off or into the pet's stomach, potentially causing harm.

Medication feeding tips (Part 2): Regular medication training (especially important for cats)

Owners should regularly train their pets to administer medications while they are still healthy to ensure they can accept medications when needed. Through gradual guidance, they should become familiar with the dispenser and naturally accept medications. Practice should last between one and three minutes; excessive practice may cause fatigue and boredom. Owners should monitor their pets' willingness during training. If they are reluctant to continue, stop the practice immediately and review the steps.

🥊Training 1: Adapting to the medicine feeder training

Before training begins, you should first get your pet comfortable with the medicine feeder. You can squeeze meat paste or paste onto the soft tip of the medicine feeder and let your pet lick it. This will help your pet associate the medicine feeder with delicious food and reduce resistance to it.

🥊Training 2: Oral Practice

Once your pet is accustomed to the medicine dispenser, you can begin this training step. For this training, place an empty capsule in the dispenser, squeeze some meat paste or sauce into it, and let your pet lick it. Through this practice, your pet will gradually get used to the texture of the capsule and the shape of the dispenser.

🥊Training 3: Simulating the process of feeding medicine

Once your pet is accustomed to the medicine dispenser , you can begin simulated medication administration. Using the medicine dispenser, gently insert the capsule into your pet's mouth, avoiding contact with teeth. Once the capsule is in their mouth, let them swallow it on their own. Throughout this process, be patient and gentle, ensuring your pet feels comfortable.

Medication feeding tips (3): Use appropriate medication feeding methods

It is important to choose a method of medication that is appropriate for your pet. Here are some suggestions:

💊Hide medicine in staple food :

Mixing medication into your pet's favorite food can increase your pet's willingness to take the medicine.

💊Use medicated snacks:

There are some medicine snacks on the market that are specially designed for pets. The medicine can be hidden in them so that pets cannot feel the presence of the medicine while taking it.

It should be noted that some medications need to be taken before meals and may not be suitable for feeding with medicated snacks. In this case, the owner can first consult the veterinarian to see if it is possible to give a small amount of food to stimulate the pet to eat the medicine.