5 Tricks to Get Your Dog to Take a Pill

February 14, 2023

Getting your pup to take her pill can be quite the battle.

Maybe you have a dog who swallows anything up, lucky you… But if you’re like us and can’t easily feed your dog her pills, keep reading!

You’ll learn the 5 best tricks to get your dog to easily take her pills!

Before you try any of these tricks, you may want to consult with your vet just to be sure.

We don’t want to advise you to smash the pills into a powder, because it may influence the effectiveness of the medication.

Your vet will be able to advise the best way to get your dog to take her medication.

For example, your vet will know that Keppra (a seizure medication) should not be broken into pieces, as well as Antibiotics, Amoxicillin, and. Clindamycin.

On to the tricks!

1. Greenies

Greenies Pill Pockets are perfect for hiding pills in! These treats have been designed to mask the smell and flavor of pills! (Amazon Affiliate?)

2. Peanut Butter

You can scoop out a dollop of peanut butter and hide the pill in there, whole or crushed (remember to check with your vet)! Your dog is sure to not notice as she licks up the delicious peanut butter treat!

3. Wet Food

If you normally feed your dog dry food, you can mix in wet food and also mix in the pill. The new flavor and texture of the wet food are sure to distract them from finding the mixed-in pill.

4. Crushed

If your vet gave you the go-ahead, you can crush up the pill and sprinkle it on their food!

5. Raw Food

The last idea, if your dog is on a raw food diet you can sneak a pill into a chicken heart. Sounds odd, but we’re positive your dog will gobble it up with no hassle.

Now you’re set up for success for the next time your dog needs to take a few pills!