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    Aug 29, 2006, 10:10 AM
    Older dog
    I am struggling with an older dog in my household. He is 17 so I am lucky he is still around. It is a male schnauzer. He eats with no problem, but goesn't always take the medication that he needs of 5 pills in the morning, and 4 in the evening. If he is hungry, he will devour them with his food. If he is not hungry or refuses to eat, I am forced to use a pill popper which is difficult for both of us. Can anyone recommend something that has worked for them so at least I can get him to take his meds? Any help will be appreciated.
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    Aug 30, 2006, 04:29 AM
    I own a dog who has major thyroid problems and she won't take them peroid. Until I came across the best solution ever. Buy very soft dog treas.. (the chewy kind) break one in half and push the pill inside it. Take 1 or 2 more out of the package and giving them one at a time feed them to your dog (the one with the pill usually works best as the second treat you give them) they seem to think that they are just getting treats and will always swallow the pill easily. Hope I helped
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    Aug 30, 2006, 08:26 AM
    Thank you very much. I will try this. I am desperate and will do anything to avoid these daily struggles between the two of us.
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    Aug 31, 2006, 04:20 AM
    Good luck with it and if that doesn't work I can try and find another method for you please keep me posted

    Have a good one
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    Aug 31, 2006, 08:45 AM
    They now make treats called pill pockets. They come in different sizes & flavors. They look like a small cup, and you put the pill inside & squeeze the top closed. They are soft chewy treats that are very enticing to pets (both cats & dogs). They are made w/ a lot of "flavoring" & aroma, so that the pet has less chance of smelling or tasting the medication. Check w/ your local pet store, or Vet. They should have these.
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    Sep 6, 2006, 11:07 AM
    I have looked everywhere for these pill pocket type of dog treats, but have had no luck. I live in Los Angeles. Can anyone tell me where these can be purchased.
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    Sep 7, 2006, 12:05 PM
    You can order them online at
    http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.htm....htm~indexmain
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    Sep 7, 2006, 12:59 PM
    Thank you very much for the pill popper info. I just ordered some. My dog and I had yet another frenzied pill popping episode this morning. I think the poor thing is just tired of it all.
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    Oct 10, 2006, 09:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by home owner
    I am struggling with an older dog in my household. he is 17 so I am lucky he is still around. It is a male schnauzer. He eats with no problem, but goesn't always take the medication that he needs of 5 pills in the morning, and 4 in the evening. if he is hungry, he will devour them with his food. if he is not hungry or refuses to eat, I am forced to use a pill popper which is difficult for both of us. Can anyone recommend something that has worked for them so at least I can get him to take his meds? Any help will be appreciated.
    To all those who took the time to answer my inquiry about "older dog", I just want you all to know that this remedy did work for about three weeks, but ultimately, the battle was lost and I had to put the dog to sleep two days ago. I did the best I could for him over the last year, and although my heart is still broken over this loss, I have no more tears left.
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    Oct 10, 2006, 09:34 AM
    I am so sorry Home owner, you did your best, he had a wonderful happy 17 yrs, remember the happy times, and know he's playing on the other side of the rainbow bridge, waiting for the day you come play with him again.
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    Oct 11, 2006, 12:15 PM
    I'm awfully sorry for your loss.:(
    It's so tough to lose a pet, at any age.
    Here's a story I thought was really sweet and heartwarming:

    All Dogs Go To Heaven

    A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.

    He remembered dying, and that the dog had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

    After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble.


    At the top of long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother of pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold.


    He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"


    "This is Heaven, sir," the man answered.

    "Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.

    "Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

    "Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler
    Asked.

    "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."


    The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going.

    After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.


    "Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?" "

    "Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there". The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in."

    "How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.

    "There should be a bowl by the pump."


    They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them.


    "What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

    "This is Heaven," was the answer.

    "Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was Heaven, too."

    "Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's Hell."

    "Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

    "No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who'll leave their best friends behind."
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    Oct 11, 2006, 02:50 PM
    The Power of a Dog

    There is sorrow enough in the natural way
    From men and women to fill our day;
    And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
    Why do we always arrange for more?
    Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
    Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

    Buy a pup and your money will buy
    Love unflinching that cannot lie-
    Perfect passion and worship fed
    By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
    Nevertheless it is hardly fair
    To risk your heart for a dog to tear

    When the fourteen years which Nature permits
    Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
    And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
    To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
    Then you will find - it's your own affair-
    But... you've given your heart to a dog to tear.

    When the body that lived at your single will,
    With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!)
    When the spirit that answered your every mood
    Is gone - wherever it goes - for good,
    You will discover how much you care,
    And will give your heart to a dog to tear.

    We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
    When it comes to burying Christian Clay.
    Our loves are not given, but only lent,
    At compound interest of cent per cent.
    Though it is not always the case, I believe,
    That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:

    For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
    A short time loan is as bad as a long-
    So why in - Heaven (before we are there)
    Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

    Rudyard Kipling.

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