How do I give Oly pills and liquid medicine?
Taking medicine is not a free choice, so occasionally owners must coax their dogs to cooperate. To give pills, place your left hand on top of Olys muzzle with the thumb on one side and fingers on the other. Exert pressure in and up, opening his mouth. The lips will be curved over the upper teeth, so closing his mouth will hurt him more than you. Take the pill with your other hand, place it over the back of the tongue, and close the mouthremoving your hand first, of course! Tip Olys head back slightly, stroking his throat with your hand to induce swallowing. When his tongue appears, it indicates he has swallowed, although some manage to tuck the pill in a corner and spit it back at you. For such a picky pooch, coat the pills with mineral or vegetable oil, allowing them to slide easily down the throat, or squirt some water in after the pill to force Oly to swallow. Another method is to place the medication in a ball of ground beef, liverwurst, or any favorite snack. Crushing the medicati
