Do you have to give your dog medications that are so bitter they refuse to take them?

Have you tried putting the bitter pill in cream cheese, peanut butter, or canned dog food?

 Or have you tried ice cream, or yogurt?

Here are some more ideas you might not have tried: You can also wrap it in some cheese, stick it in a bite of hot dog, roll it up in some sandwich meat, etc. I buy Vienna sausages by the case for that purpose. Just find something he likes and hide it inside.
 
If all else fails, you can push it down his throat. I hate having to do that but I've had to do it.
 
Use a piece of hot dog or roll up in a little piece of lunch meat
Get a small piece of meat and wrap it in there, get another piece of meat and hold it in other hand. Let him smell the second piece of meat, get him excited for a treat, give him the first while showing the second one for another treat. They will want to gobble the first up, just to get more.

OTHER POSSIBLE METHODS TO TRY.
 

(Most Bostons cannot resist this one.)

Peanut butter is our miracle! If they still don't want to eat it, I kind of wipe the peanut butter on the roof of their mouth, and they'll definitely take whatever it is! Sounds mean, but it's almost impossible to spit out, and fun to watch too.
 
or a bit of sardine.
 
If the dog medication is a pill without a coating or is a capsule, usually it is safe to crush and mix with food. Your veterinarian and your veterinary pharmacist can give you guidance on whether a medication can be crushed or not.

If  you have other ideas to suggest or would like to share your experiences, you can add to our share knowledge, please comment below.

Three Reasons to Feed Pumpkin to Your Bostons and American Bulldogs

100% Pumpkin (not the spiced pumpkin for pies) is very good for your dogs for many reasons.

Most people consider pumpkins as vegetable, they are really a fruit born from vine plants of the genus Cucurbita, part of the gourd family. I bet you did not know this. Did you?
 
Pumpkins are rich in carotenoids, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, fiber, zinc, iron, vitamin A and potassium. In fact, you can tell the pumpkin is rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene, just by looking at its bright orange color.

While you can buy a fresh pumpkin and cook it, canned pumpkin is really simple to feed to your dog. We understand that canned pumpkin is just as packed with nutrients as fresh pumpkin.
 
If you buy fresh pumpkin, you will want to puree so it is easy to mix in your dog’s food, like the canned pumpkin. You can even roast the pumpkin seeds and grind them up, but do not add salt. The leaves and stems should not be given to dogs because of the sharp hairs that will irritate your dog.
 
1. Give it to your dog as a treat: or use it as an ingredient when you make your dog treats. When first introducing as a new food, only feed a small quantity at first to see if it causes your dog stomach upset, such as gas.
We keep canned pumpkin and fresh frozen pumpkin at all times. It is one of the basic must haves in my home for the following reasons:
 
2. Dog diarrhea and constipation: Pumpkin has high fiber and water content, which are good for correcting and preventing constipation or even diarrhea in dogs, plus it can help bulk up your dog’s stool. Start with feeding your dog 1 or 2 tablespoons of pureed pumpkin a day, depending on your dog’s size.  NOTE: Pumpkin may not help your dog with diarrhea or constipation if there is an underlying medical condition.
 
3. Helping your dog lose weight: Some dogs need to lose weight, but their owners don’t want them to feel hungry. Pumpkin is a great low-fat treat that fills a dog up due to its being high in fiber. The proper amount of pumpkin to feed depends on the size of your dog and dietary needs.
 
As with anything related to your dog’s health be sure and consult your veterinarian for how much or how often to use for diarrhea, constipation or weight loss.

Wanted:  recipes with pumpkin let us know in the comments below if you have a recipe you want to share.Thank you so much. Let us know if you have used pumpkin in the past.