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Giving liquid medication to your dog
Transcript of Giving liquid medication to your dog
00:01 Speaker 1: Make sure you have carefully read the label and understand the dosing instructions. Create a pouch along the side of the mouth by gently pulling the lip away from the teeth. Place the tip of the syringe inside the mouth, just behind one of the canine teeth, and advance the syringe so that it is in the mouth, just past the tooth line. Slowly squeeze the syringe to dispense the liquid medication. Make sure you do this slowly so the dog has time to swallow the liquid and breathe. 00:39 S1: Most dogs will spit out some of the medication. Do not re-medicate unless you are certain that none of the medication was taken. Make sure you give your dog plenty of praise throughout the procedure, and offer a treat after giving the medication.
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The easiest way to give your dog a liquid medication is to mix it with some canned food. To ensure that the medication is actually taken, it is best to give a small amount of food that the dog is certain to eat rather than a large portion that the dog may not complete. Some dogs may be unwilling to eat the food or may have dietary restrictions that prevent you from using this technique. If this is the case, you will need to administer the medication directly into your dog’s mouth.
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Honest medicine is the cornerstone of our practice.Our personalized service and small town atmosphere make a visit to the veterinarian less stressful to your pets and educational for you. We are a small clinic with a loving staff and we hope to always make your visits here with us pleasant. Please feel free to ask us any questions.
Location Hours Monday 8:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm Sunday Closed6323 Hopewell Road
The Plains, Virginia, 20198
Phone: 540-253-5619 Fax: 540-253-5628
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