Anyone who has ever had to administer medication to their pets will agree that it can be a difficult task. At our veterinary compounding pharmacy near Studio City, we love our pets and value their health. In order to make the process easier and less stressful for you and your pets, we’ve gathered our three best tips on giving medication to your pets.

Tip #1: Serve With Food

Before administering medication to your pet, ask your veterinarian if your pet may take the medication with food. If so, food-motivated and cooperative pets may be willing to simply take their medication mixed in with their food. Try using canned food to make the task easier.

For pets that need a little bit more enticement, whip out those high value foods such as hot dogs, peanut butter, and cheese, or use popular pill pockets. By disguising their veterinary medication as tasty treats, you will be able to better tempt your pets into easily taking their medication.

Tip #2: Veterinary Compounding

Through veterinary compounding, some pet medications can be specially compounded into more palatable and easy-to administer forms such as tuna flavored pastes for cats and liver flavored tablets for dogs. These flavored medications will deliver the correct dosage every time and ease the administration process. It may even be possible for different medications to be combined into a single pill. Speak to your veterinarian to see if this may be an option for your pet.

Tip #3: Manual Administration

Pets do not understand the importance of medication. They do not realize those pills you give them are necessary to improve their health. Because they do not like the flavor of those pills, they will refuse to take them. In cases where pet owners are not able to mask the flavor in a treat or compounded tablet, pet owners may choose to manually administer medication. This process involves using hands and fingers to maneuver pills to the back of a pet’s throat to be swallowed. For detailed advice on the process, ask your veterinarian.

About ABC Compounding Pharmacy

ABC Compounding Pharmacy is a veterinary compounding pharmacy serving Studio City and neighboring cities. Specializing in compounded medication formulated for the specific health needs of their patients, the highly trained team of pharmacy specialists at ABC Compounding works with physicians and veterinarians to improve the health of people and pets. For more information about their services, reach them by phone (818.783.0422) or visit their website at www.abccompoundingpharmacy.com.