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If anyone has had the experience giving tramadol you know your dog will likely spit it out and in our case foamed at the mouth. We tried every kind of trick and disguise. I finally came up with a very simple solution. Get a natural safe supplement that comes in a gel cap. Simply twist the cap apart dump the powder contents out and put in the pills.. now that nasty taste is inside the gel cap which by the way will slide down their throats easily with cottage cheese..
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Boy that is a great idea! I have actually seen empty gel caps you can buy and fill with whatever, at health food stores. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Jerry I had no idea there was empty gel caps even better.. I will visit vitamin cottage this weekend!
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28 November 2008
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That is clever. I use the hot dog toss. Toss the first bite (no pill) and they will normally chew. Toss the second bite with no pill. They will usually swallow. Toss the third bite with a pill embedded. Hopefully they swallow. Toss the fourth bite. Doesn't matter if they chew or swallow 
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That's a really good idea! I will remember that one if one of my dogs gets fussy about taking their meds. I'm lucky so far with Hank. He's easy about it.
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that would not be sassy she chews everything. i got to the point it was a bottle of easy cheese every week to week 1/2. glad she doesn't have to take those anymore.
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Peanut Butter.... I open the jar and Teo has always been right there and eager for whatever concoction I have.
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28 November 2008
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I used peanut butter for Trouble also. She loved it. Emmi will take a pill with plain butter. Duke is the one that needs the hot dog toss. They are all different.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
