Do dogs prefer the soft chews or standard pill? My dog takes the pill but I have to hide it in her food. Will she like the soft chew better?
1644962
My 11-year old lab mix thinks the hard pills are treats--I call her for a "treat," put her on a sit and throw one up in front of her and she catches it in the air and eats it, looking for more after finishing. She will also eat it when I just put it in the bowl with her dry food. My 14-year old papillon, who has bad teeth and weighs only 8 pounds, will eat a half pill only when we put peanut butter on it. I have never tried the soft ones, but perhaps my little pap would prefer those.
1644963
I have used both. I think the soft chew may work better for her (and you) if that is her preference.
1644964
I give mine the standard pill... No problems but then she likes everything.
1644965
I didn't know that had a soft chew. I use the standard pill but break it up into quarters and mix it with his food.
1644966
I purchased the chewable tablets and use a mortar and pestle to crush it and place into her food. I never had the soft chews but I doubt that my dog would eat them. She will not eat any chewable medication. I bought the stainless steel mortar and pestle from Amazon and it works and cleans well.
1644967
My 10 year old Yorkie loves the standard pill and we use them as treats. I break them in half and we have not had a problem with him taking them. He was a little hesitant the first couple of times but would eat the whole bottle if he could now.
1644968
Well that's up to your dog. But if he/she doesn't like to do pills, I would try the soft chews.
206637
As long as the bottle says, "chewable", they are. My dog likes the taste. However, he's a huge boy and I think he swallows them whole most of the time. I still only buy the chewable because he will not swallow the capsules without them being hidden in food. I've researched Denosyl and found that it is most effective when given an hour before eating in the morning. That means that a sleepy owner (Me) had to get it down a sleepy dog. The chewable is 1000 times easier to do at that hour. I will also add that my dog takes Rimadyl and Denosyl took his liver enzymes from very high to normal in about 3 weeks, so its been well worth the investment and effort. As long as the bottle says, "chewable", they are. My dog likes the taste. However, he's a huge boy and I think he swallows them whole most of the time. I still only buy the chewable because he will not swallow the capsules without them being hidden in food. I've researched Denosyl and found that it is most effective when given an hour before eating in the morning. That means that a sleepy owner (Me) had to get it down a sleepy dog. The chewable is 1000 times easier to do at that hour. I will also add that my dog takes Rimadyl and Denosyl took his liver enzymes from very high to... » Read More As long as the bottle says, "chewable", they are. My dog likes the taste. However, he's a huge boy and I think he swallows them whole most of the time. I still only buy the chewable because he will not swallow the capsules without them being hidden in food. I've researched Denosyl and found that it is most effective when given an hour before eating in the morning. That means that a sleepy owner (Me) had to get it down a sleepy dog. The chewable is 1000 times easier to do at that hour. I will also add that my dog takes Rimadyl and Denosyl took his liver enzymes from very high to normal in about 3 weeks, so its been well worth the investment and effort. « Show Less
1496445
I include the DGP pills in Willie's treat bowl along with cut up apples and carrots and add a dab of peanut butter on top of the pills. I would think adding them to moist dog food would work just fine. I always check to make sure he has taken the pills. They actually smell good - so never have had him spit them out.
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My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating them, but it works. I then always praise her like crazy and sometimes give her one of her favorite treats afterwards. My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating... » Read More My dog doesn't like them at all, but they have really been helping her. I break them in fourths, and then act like either a toy or I am going to get it. She gets protective and eats them so that we don't get them. I tried putting them in her food, even broken in small pieces, and she was still able to pick them out. Cream cheese, as others have mentioned, does work with these, but not always. I normally give her pills in velveeta cheese slices (softer and gooshier than other brands), but it doesn't work as well with these. It's probably a bad method to "tease" her into eating them, but it works. I then always praise her like crazy and sometimes give her one of her favorite treats afterwards. « Show Less
2199633
I tried many ways. Pill Pockets worked best when hiding in her raw food stopped working, I did not want her eating the Pill Pockets too often though. I even tried mushing that sliced cheese "stuff" around it, that worked well for awhile. Basically Gracie figured it out pretty quickly every time.
2136646
They are just smaller pills - easier to swallow. You have to take more than one however. I prefer the regular size.
2199639
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.
790070
My lab won't eat the pills either. I make a big deal out of the chews like they are an after meal treat. I cut them into pieces (x8) and feed them to her which she loves. When I first got them for her I crumbled one onto her food (can + dry) like Parmesan cheese on spaghetti. Maybe you can buy some samples from your vet to see what your dog thinks before you buy a whole bag...my dog is 14 and still walks 1-2 miles with me at a slow pace.
61219
The Cosequin DS Chewables Plus are kind of hard, I break one tablet in two and just give my dog one half because he is only 53 pounds. Otherwise, the whole chewable dosage would be a little too much. I normally shop at Dr. Foster and Smith for my dog's vitamins. You can contact your local Veterinarian and ask what kind of chewable tablet is best for your dog. Take care.
2056822
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.
1022594
I'm probably not the best one to answer this question, because my dog is not really the least bit picky. I can tell you that with most medication type things I have to wrap them in cheese or put them in a spoonful of peanut butter to get her to swallow them down, but with these, I open the bottle, drop 2 on the ground and she swoops in and chows down. She thinks they are a treat just like her Meaty Bones or Beggin' Strips!
97589
Not chewable but you don't swallow either. Place the pill on your tongue & it gradually dissolves away. Very, very easy!!
123658
It is not a chewable tablet. Standard pill shape, however does not seem to be milled particularly hard. My dog has been taking for over a year, absolutely no problem in chewing it. He loves the flavors, considers it a treat. No notches on the pill for cutting, but because it is not very hard or dense, probably not difficult, especially with one of those pill cutting devices found at drug stores, or probably on Amazon.
1922212
It depends on what you use it for. The powder makes it much easier to adjust the amount you use. It is also easier to give my dog the powder by just mixing it in her food, whereas she would just spit out the pill. You also get a much better deal by purchasing the powder rather than purchasing pills.
1583517
I think these treats would be difficult for her to chew.They are hard and she needs something soft.If you're looking for something soft try Wellness Wellbites.They come in different flavors and my dog likes them very much.Good luck!
1362209
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
801701
They are not chewable, the pills are made of cellulose and water, but drink them with a glass of water, and you should be ok. The results are well worth the little difficulty swallowing the pills.