Recipes that Hide Pet Meds
Pets don’t like to take pills any more than you do, but they’re probably more ornery about it. When you’re worried about your pet’s health, the last thing you want to do is wrestle a pill down its throat. Fortunately, pet owners have developed many sneaky yet simple ways to trick their pets into taking pet meds without complaint. It’s worth trying out a few of these recipes to end the hassle forever.
The best strategies for feeding your pet a pill usually involve disguising it as some sort of tasty treat. Although you know best the kinds of food that will tempt your pet, think about using some of these tips. Many pet owners simply take a slice of hot dog and push the pill into the stump. Dogs especially may swallow this tasty morsel without even noticing they’ve been tricked.
Pills may also go down easier when coated in peanut butter. A variation on this trick is to push the pill into a marshmallow and coat the marshmallow with peanut butter. Many pet owners also resort to a product sold in stores called pill pockets. These are cat or dog treats made with a little pocket to insert the pill into. Your pet may think it is getting its usual favorite treat, but it’s also getting a dose of medicine.
If your pet spits out the pills no matter what they’re disguised in, there are other home recipes for incorporating your pet meds into a tasty meal. For instance, rice flour, a little chicken broth, and water mix up into a paste that disguises pill powder. Just open up the pill and mix the powder into the dough. Serve it up with a little peanut butter if you’re feeling generous. Whatever you try, get creative and use variety so your pet won’t catch on.
