Simple and Safe ways to give Medication to your Dog
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By :
Eric Lorence
Submitted
2008-11-29 16:48:08 |
Giving medication to your pet dog will be an inevitability during the course of
their lives. Oral medication is commonly prescribed and administered by the
owner at home. But this can be easier said than done especially with large pills
and foul liquid medicine.
So what is the proper method for ensuring they take their medication? Pills can
be tricky because they must be placed deep into the throat without causing
choking or vomiting. The first step is to calm your dog down and get them to
sit in a comfortable place near you.
Keep a towel handy for any mishap that might occur and position yourself as to
limit their movements without holding down too hard. Now you must ensure
that you can keep their mouths open by placing your hand over the bridge of
their nose and gently squeezing the cheeks so as to gently hold their mouth
open. Once you have them in this position it is essential to place the pill as
deep as possible to the back of their tongue, once the pill is positioned release
their cheeks and allow their mouth to close while gently holding their head up
so the pill can slide down the throat easily.
Liquid medication will normally come with an applicator bottle and a long
nozzle. Giving liquid medication will use a similar method by gently holding the
dog still and applying the dosage by squeezing the proper amount into the
pockets of skin between their teeth and lips. Do not hold your dog's head high
as to ensure the liquid will run down their throat slowly and not cause choking.
After giving any type of medication in this way you should be sure that they
drink plenty of water as to aid in it's digestion. It is advisable to consult your
veterinarian for the proper procedure for giving different types of medication.
Injections and other types should be handled by your veterinarian unless
otherwise specified. Giving medication to your pet will be a quick and easy
routine once you master the proper method. |
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