How to Give a Dog a Pill

Crush and mix into dog's food. Some tablets may be crushed and mixed into your dog's wet food. However, you should check first because some pills contain a medicated coating.   If you're unsure if your pet's medicine can be crushed, you can call one of our Pharmacists (1-888-738-6331) who will be happy to help.	In order to view this page you need Flash Player 9+ support!   Video: Learn Ways to Help Give Your Dog Medication
Hide your dog's pill inside a treat or peanut butter.   You can choose to hide the pill in Greenies Pill Pockets, or wrapped inside a slice of deli meat or cheese. Some dog owners have also had success in smearing peanut butter around the pill.     Greenies Pill Pockets (Beef) Greenies Pill Pockets (Chicken)     Try a Pet Piller.   If your dog is finicky, you might want to try a pill syringe. This tool places the medication in the back of the mouth, preventing your dog from spitting the pill out.     Pet Piller Singles     Reward your dog afterward.   To help your dog associate taking medication with good behavior, feed your dog a delicious and natural treat like PureBites.     Pure Bites (Beef Liver) Pure Bites (Chicken)
Max's Tip: Check with your pharmacist or veterinarian before crushing any pill, especially those that are time-released or those that have a special coating (ex: Theophylline, Denosyl, and Glipizide)