I'd like to use Pill Pockets to "pre-package" my dog's daily pills for my dog sitter while I'm away (5 days). Has anyone done this?
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We would not recommend placing the medication into the PILL POCKETS ahead of time. Feel free to call us at 1-866-473-3643 with any questions.
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If the Pill Pockets are the slightest old, then they won't stay together...It might dissolve the pills if you "Pre-Package them. I just have a weekly pill box that I use, and put them in a Pill Pocket at that time.Hope that helps!
1610741
I have never done this, but since they are moist, if you do this in advance, I would presume that the pills may start to disintegrate. I think best to teach the dog sitter how to do it, esp. since it will be for 5 days.
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If the Pill Pockets are the slightest old, then they won't stay together...It might dissolve the pills if you "Pre-Package them. I just have a weekly pill box that I use, and put them in a Pill Pocket at that time. Hope that helps!
1610743
I've "pre-packaged" the pills into pre-measured DRY dogfood in daily ziplocs (as I feed my dog once a day) the pills have kept very well in a cool dry place. I've "stuffed" up to 3 capsules into one pill pocket. You do have "to work" the "pill pocket", compressing and molding a ball but I do it all the time. Sometimes I lightly dampen my fingers as the product does initially crumble but don't lose patience as it takes a bit longer to be successful at it.
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Yes I believe these are used it confirms it inside the comments. I bought the same pills for our small dog who is about eight years old and they help him very much
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I've not tried the pills. I didn't even know they made them but, you have to consider whether or not you dog swallows pills easily. My dog LOVES the liquid. He wolves his food down each morning
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I buy the soft low fat cheese by laughing cow you can completely encase the pill and the dog will not know it is there . My dog loves it she does not even know pill there or she would spit it. I can use one of the triangles 5 days. I put it in zip loc so it does not dry out. I tell my dog time for cheese and she comes running.
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The one for pills is smaller. The capsules are way bigger. I buy the capsules and can usually get 3 servings from it as I have a little dog. I also break off a chunk as these are too big for my mini schnauzer
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Don't think so. I have them in a canister in a cool dark corner of the kitchen. They are fine and great for the purpose, which for me is administering dog meds which are small pills that can be combined in the capsule, less chance of spitting 'em out.
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The spaces for the pills is big so I think they would. I take 8 in the morning and I could get alot more in the space provided. Biggest pill holder I ever had.
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There is a Dasuquin for small dogs. I would use that instead of breaking pills to make sure you have the proper dose for your dogs weight.
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Only the seller could answer that but if the expiry date is sooner than the amount of projected pills used everyday you could probably return it for that reason. I wouldn't plan on more than a 4 month supply per order of any medicine or vitamin. Most places won't sell unless the expiry is at least 6 months, they return to manufacturer for fresh stock.
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It takes 1 pill for every five pounds of your dogs weight. If your dog weight is 30 lbs. you would have to feed 6 pills per day, so I would buy at least 2 jars to start with. Its is really good for them and my four dogs love them.
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Sue, call the mfg. company. I did when I lost two of the pill containers (left them in Fla) and they very kindly sent me two more. Great company!Barbrnsrcool@aol.com
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Our GREENIES® PILL POCKETS® Canine Treats are safe to use with cats. However, please make sure the PILL POCKETS with the medication inside are not to large for your cat to chew.
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I don't know for sure but a capsule that holds 1 tsp might be too big to get your dog to take.
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the pills are for certain poundage on the dogs, so only give what it says on the pills. you can mix it with any kind of food but put a little vegetable oil in with it for intestinal lubrication.
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not sure, but I think they come in two sizes, medium and large. it isn't the size of the dog, but the size of the pill that is the measure. My dog takes a fairly large "flea" pill monthly, so I get the larger size. The pill pockets are soft (if you keep package closed - otherwise, they tend to dry out) and you mold it around the pill, so no matter the size, the dog will chew and swallow, the nice flavor masks any taste of the pill if Dog happens to bite into it.
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I give it to my dog in a Greenie's Pill Pocket, which works great. My dog loves her pill pockets and will eat any pill in it.
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We do! Search for a Twice a Day Large Pill Organizer with Adult Lock or type in this product number: B008U84S70 . This ID will take you straight to the pill box. Thank you!!