can I give my dog the pill vets best for aches and pains whole because he will not chew them
219038
These see to be fairly mild. I suppose the bromelain could cause some stomach irritation, were the tablet to go down in one piece and dissolve in place. Best for these types of questions you contact Vet's Best directly before purchasing: 800-272-6336 or vetsbest@rpgdirect.com.
219039
I have had to place one at a time on the back of his tongue and hold his head up so he can't spit it out. Sometimes he will eat them with his food or once the bites into them. He is very picking and dissects everything he eats, even layered bones and treats.
219040
my dog is 3.5 lbs and I break the tablet down to 1/8th for her. I mix with food..... I mix anything I give her with food. Protects the stomach from upsets. Hope this helps.
1644962
My 11-year old lab mix thinks the hard pills are treats--I call her for a "treat," put her on a sit and throw one up in front of her and she catches it in the air and eats it, looking for more after finishing. She will also eat it when I just put it in the bowl with her dry food. My 14-year old papillon, who has bad teeth and weighs only 8 pounds, will eat a half pill only when we put peanut butter on it. I have never tried the soft ones, but perhaps my little pap would prefer those.
2131204
I never did, but they were recommended by my vet who has seen results in other dogs. What works for my dog is 20mg of hyaluronic acid pills that I get at the health food store.
200772
My dog, though not too picky, loves the chicken flavored Pill Pockets. He is 25# and takes 5 medications twice a day. I cut up the Pill Pocket capsule size into 1/4s and wrap it around the pill(s) thus making the bites a little smaller and making the Pockets go a little farther! FYI he did not like the duck flavored ones. He has been taking these for 9-10 months.
206635
no i put the pill in some cream cheese and my dog gobbles it down. i hope that helps.
1442892
My dog disliked the taste of the chewables. He would reluctantly eat them with lots of encouragement from me. He does like pill pockets though so I find it better to just give him pills. Also, the chewables produce a fine powder particulate that is very irritating to the mucous membranes. Whenever I forgot to hold my breath as I inverted the bottle, the powder would make me cough and eyes water. But I have read that some dogs like the taste so I think it is dog dependant.
123658
It is not a chewable tablet. Standard pill shape, however does not seem to be milled particularly hard. My dog has been taking for over a year, absolutely no problem in chewing it. He loves the flavors, considers it a treat. No notches on the pill for cutting, but because it is not very hard or dense, probably not difficult, especially with one of those pill cutting devices found at drug stores, or probably on Amazon.
2199639
I buy the soft low fat cheese by laughing cow you can completely encase the pill and the dog will not know it is there . My dog loves it she does not even know pill there or she would spit it. I can use one of the triangles 5 days. I put it in zip loc so it does not dry out. I tell my dog time for cheese and she comes running.
1496447
As far as I know, yes. I used either a pill pocket or peanut butter when giving it to my dog.
968130
Keep in mind that non-prescription supplements are medication and we best serve our pets by learning all about them from a licensed veterinarian. Because supplements are not regulated for quality, it is good to talk with a vet when choosing a brand. This is the brand that my family vet sells, so it's probably not poor quality ingredients that made your dog throw up. And your dog's stomach upset may have had nothing to do with this medication. All good reasons to talk to your vet. There is no replacement for the peace of mind that she can provide. That said, my dogs absolutely love this brand and none have experienced adverse reactions. Keep in mind that non-prescription supplements are medication and we best serve our pets by learning all about them from a licensed veterinarian. Because supplements are not regulated for quality, it is good to talk with a vet when choosing a brand. This is the brand that my family vet sells, so it's probably not poor quality ingredients that made your dog throw up. And your dog's stomach upset may have had nothing to do with this medication. All good reasons to talk to your vet. There is no replacement for the peace of mind that she can provide. That said, my dogs absolutely love this... » Read More Keep in mind that non-prescription supplements are medication and we best serve our pets by learning all about them from a licensed veterinarian. Because supplements are not regulated for quality, it is good to talk with a vet when choosing a brand. This is the brand that my family vet sells, so it's probably not poor quality ingredients that made your dog throw up. And your dog's stomach upset may have had nothing to do with this medication. All good reasons to talk to your vet. There is no replacement for the peace of mind that she can provide. That said, my dogs absolutely love this brand and none have experienced adverse reactions. « Show Less
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I would say consult with your vet about which treat would be best for your dog since they've had teeth pulled, the treats are hard might not be a good idea but like said before ask vet is the safest bet.
790070
My lab won't eat the pills either. I make a big deal out of the chews like they are an after meal treat. I cut them into pieces (x8) and feed them to her which she loves. When I first got them for her I crumbled one onto her food (can + dry) like Parmesan cheese on spaghetti. Maybe you can buy some samples from your vet to see what your dog thinks before you buy a whole bag...my dog is 14 and still walks 1-2 miles with me at a slow pace.
200770
My EXTREMELY picky dog does. Its the only way we can get him to take his pills.
1644965
I didn't know that had a soft chew. I use the standard pill but break it up into quarters and mix it with his food.
945327
They are chew-able with flavor but my dog doesn't like it. Maybe because he is on different meds for a long time( he has bone cancer )he got used to that I cover his meds with liverwurst.Tablets are big and he needs to take 3 of them. He weights 100 lbs. As long as I put a little bit of liverwurst with them he eats them without a complain. They help him a lot. I am really happy with that product.
13730
I don't think so. I put half a milkbone treat in it and it occupies him for hours. He hasn't shown any signs of pain or anything, but it definitely keeps him out of mischief!
790068
I have a treeing walker coonhound. He did not like the chewable pills and i had to cover them with canned dog food or break them into many pieces in his kibble. After the pill supply ran out, I tried the soft chews and he barks to get one, and instantly gobbles them.