Giving Liquid Meds to a Pup
- Mix With Food. It is best to give a small amount of the food without the medication first. This lowers the pup’s suspicion. It is best not to mix the medication in an entire meal, since if the dog does not eat the whole meal, she will not get the appropriate dose of medication.
- If the dog will not take the medication in food, cannot have food with the medication, or the dose is too large, then it is down the hatch…
- Get the medication ready – shake the bottle if necessary and withdraw the appropriate amount of liquid into the dropper or oral syringe provided by the veterinarian. Place the filled dropper or syringe where it will be handy.
- Call the dog to you in a happy voice. If you do not sound worried or concerned, your dog will be less likely to feel that way as well.
- Take the dog to a convenient spot and place the dog’s hind end against something so he cannot back away from you. Some people have found they have better control if they place the dog on a surface up above the floor. If you do so, make sure you have assistance, so the dog will not jump or fall off the table and hurt himself.
- Pick up the syringe or dropper. (If you are right-handed, use your right hand.)
- Using your other hand, gently grasp the dog’s muzzle from above. Tilt the dog’s head back slightly.
- Place the tip of the eyedropper or syringe into the pocket formed between the dog’s cheek and back teeth.
- Slowly administer the medication. Give the medication in small amounts with a slight pause between each portion. Be very careful not to give it faster than the dog can swallow it. Do not try to give all the liquid at once, since this may cause choking or vomiting. The dog may spit out some of the medication. If this occurs, do not re-administer another dose unless you feel he spit out the entire dose.
- Hold your dog’s mouth closed, and have his head in a slightly elevated position, which will make swallowing easier. Gently rubbing or blowing on your dog’s nose may help stimulate him to swallow.
- Wipe off any medication that got on your dog’s face using a soft, moist cloth.
- Give your dog plenty of praise, and possibly a treat.
- Rinse the syringe/dropper with tap water and return the medication to the refrigerator, if necessary.
How to Pill a Cat
First, check the Pet Profile. Will Kitty take a pill in a treat or with food? If not…
Wrap Kitty in a towel. This will keep you from getting scratched. Spread out a large towel or sheet and place your cat on top of it. Wrap the towel around the cat so that the cat is inside the towel and his paws are snugly wrapped against his body. Make sure his head is sticking out. This is often described as the burrito wrap, and it keeps paws and claws safely out of scratching range. Kneel on the floor. Place the cat between your thighs with the cat’s head facing towards your knees. Tip up the cat’s head. Now you have the cat restrained, you need to open his mouth. If you are right-handed, use your left hand to hold the cat’s head. This leaves your dominant hand free to give the pill. Open Kitty’s mouth. Place the pill at the back of Kitty’s tongue. Hold Kitty’s mouth closed until you see her swallow. Some cats can be stubborn and refuse to swallow. If this is the case, blow gently across her nostrils, which triggers a swallow reflex.
If client left a pill popper, wrap Kitty in the burrito. Open the cat’s mouth. The end of the pill giver is inserted very gently into the back of the cat’s mouth. Press the plunger to knock the tablet out of the grabber. It will fall down your cat’s throat.
Insulin Injections
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