My dog won't take pills. Can I crush them or what's the best way?

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my dog is going in for the TECA Surgery for one of his ears that has a tumor growing out of his ear and down the canal on the 28th and he has 3 pills to take 2 are pain pills he dose not take pills well can I crush them and desolve them in some kind of fluid and put it on his food they are Carprofen 75mg, Gabapentin 100mg,and Cephalexin 500mg. I've crushed and opened them and mixed with his wet food but he isn't eating all the food can you help me with this question? Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Male | 39.5 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It would probably be easiest just to pill Buddy directly so you don't have to deal with breaking down the pill or hiding it in food, especially so you ensure he gets the correct dosage (some pills such as capsules should never be broken apart anyway.). You can get a syringe and fill it with water, and then place the pill as far back in Buddy's throat as you can, then immediately squire the water into his mouth. This will help him to swallow and make the pill go down easier.

My dog won't take pills. Can I crush them or what's the best way?

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