Giving Liquid Medication

For liquid medication, make sure your veterinarian or the compounding pharmacy gives you a dropper device. Begin the process by picking up the dropper in one hand. Using your other hand, gently grasp your pet's muzzle from above. Hold the head level. Place the tip of the eyedropper in the corner of your pet's mouth while gently holding its muzzle. Administer the medication in small amounts, with a slight pause between each portion. Hold your pet's mouth closed and his head level until you feel him swallow the medication. Always praise your dog or cat following any treatment. This helps them associate the activity with good things. Praising should help make the next session run even more smoothly. If you have difficulty medicating your dog or cat, have your veterinarian explain the process. Working with your veterinarian and a compounding pharmacy, you can have medications compounded to the dose your pet needs and custom flavored to make this process easier.

Bellevue Pharmacy offers the PinnaPen™ for medication to be compounded into for application to the ear of your pet. The PinnaPen™ is

Remember, compounding pharmacies specialize in veterinary medicine and can create customized products in a process called compounding. If your pet needs a medication that is not manufactured by drug companies, or needs treatment in a particular dosage via a specific method of delivery, a compounding pharmacy can help. For example, transdermal gels, ointments, powders, and injectable preparations are a welcome alternative to pills. Medications also can be made with flavorings such as fish, liver, beef, and chicken for tasty animal appeal.