Dog with ITP won't eat. How to give medication without food?

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My dog was diagnosed with ITP yesterday and we need to give her losec and microlone with food. However she won't eat. What would be the best thing to do please? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Female | spayed | 7 years old | 21 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you cannot get her to eat then you will need to actually shove the medication down her throat. I know that sounds harsh but that is the best way to explain it. She must take that Microlone or she will not get better. There are plenty of YouTube videos you can watch on how to do this. Here is one, for example (go to :45 on the video) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3yHgItqGmo ) After a few doses of the microlone she should start eating as that drug will often make them more hungry and more thirsty. If you are still having trouble getting the medication in her, you can ask your vet if they can have the medications compounded into a liquid form which may be easier for you to give. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

Dog with ITP won't eat. How to give medication without food?

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