What food can you give a dog to hide pills?

Place the medication in a small amount of wet food, if they like it. Use a bit of peanut butter or cream cheese to disguise the pill. Plain yogurt is another good food that can mask medication. A piece of cheese, hot dog or liverwurst can conceal the pill.

What is the best food to put a dog pill in?

Use something really tasty, like soft dog treats, canned food, or pieces of hot dog or cheese. You can also try using special hollow treats, such as Greenies® Pill Pockets®, which are made to hold pills. KEY to REMEMBER: ROTATE various treats on daily basis to keep your dog interested in the food!

Can I give my dog medication with peanut butter?

When you have a dog that doesn’t like taking medication, we may suggest using peanut butter to “help the medicine go down.” Generally speaking, peanut butter is ok to give to your dog in small quantities. Recently some companies have been adding the ingredient “xylitol” to their peanut butter.

How do you give a stubborn dog liquid medicine?

The easiest way to give your dog a liquid medication is to mix it with some canned food. To ensure that the medication is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the dog is certain to eat rather than a large portion that the dog may not complete.

Can you give a dog a pill with food?

Not all medication can be given with food. But if it can, putting the pill in a pill pocket or wrapping it in a piece of cheese makes it easy to slip into your dog’s system. Keep in mind that this approach works best for dogs that wolf down treats without chewing.

What can I give my Dog to hide a pill?

Cantaloupe is another safe food for dogs, and its sweet, melon flavor can help mask the taste of a pill. Plus, it’s a hydrating fruit that your pup is sure to love. Dogs love peanut butter, so this is a great option for hiding a pill.

How do you give medication to a dog that won t take?

Try using a pet piller or pet pill “gun”. These can make giving medications much easier for you and your pet. You can purchase these from your veterinarian or online. Talk to your veterinarian about using a flavored, compounded medication or treat from a reputable compounding pharmacy instead of a pill.

Can I give my Dog cream cheese with the pill?

“Cream cheese, as a dairy product, has a higher likelihood of causing stomach upset, so use the smallest amount possible to hide the pill—if you have to use more than ½ teaspoon, find a different method,” advises Dr. Trimble. If your pet should avoid high-fat food as a part of their illness, then you may want to skip the cheese completely.