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What's the right way to give liquid medicine to my dog with a syringe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 25 days old

Hi. What is the right way in giving liquid medication to a dog? I’ve been giving my puppy antibiotic and what I do is depress the syringe on his tongue when he tries it.

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on September 21st, 2017

What you're doing is correct. You can also try placing the dosing syringe inside Russo's cheek and squirting it in. As long as he is not spitting a lot of the liquid back out you should be fine. Good luck and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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