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Few things seem as frustrating to owners of sick pets than trying to give them an oral medication. Same goes for us technicians in the hospital. Pill pockets have often been a ‘life saver’- both theirs and ours!

Pill pockes, for those unfamiliar, are treats that come in various flavors for either dogs or cats, that have a carved out area in which to place a pill and then squeeze the treat so that the medication becomes enclosed within that treat. Indeed, some dogs and cats will either not like the treat or will pick up on the fact that a pill is inside. However, in my experience in the hospital, many many more animals, cats and dogs alike, will eat the pill pocket with the pill enclosed much easier than trying to hide it in canned foods or even table scraps (where the pill often falls out). Nothing makes me happier during treatment time than an angry cat who likes her pill pocket… that is much more preferable to me than pissing her off further to force a pill down her throat!

Pill pockets are sold to the public as well as hospitals. Less messy, easier, and an overall A+ from me… I’ve included a link on this page for anyone interested in checking them out.

Christine, LVT

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