Some of you may remember that I have an aversion to pills. Of any kind. I HATE my monthly Trifexis pill. That’s a strong word, but it’s not strong enough in my book. I HATE IT.
So I’m having a little procedure tomorrow – say a prayer for me please – and I need to take some antibiotics before hand. I’m having my teeth cleaned. And NOT looking forward to it. I’ll be away from home all day, nothing to eat after 10 PM tonight (what could be worse?), no peeps. Geez.
Anyroo, when the peep picked up these pills, She said, “Hey, these pills look like human pills. How am I supposed to give these to Stuart????”
“Well, peanut butter works well.”
“Nope. That won’t work.”
“Really? How about cheese?”
“Nope.”
“A little piece of chicken?”
“Nope. Y’all don’t believe me, but Stuart won’t eat any of those things. Especially with a pill hidden inside. He’s not stupid. It takes me all day to get a Trifexis in him. And even then, I have to cut it into four little pieces and smother each one in cottage cheese or stuff it into his Lean Treats all smushed up and he STILL manages to spit the pill parts out. And now you want me to give him not one, but TWO of these antibiotics every day? I’m off to try some pill pockets.”
“Oh, we sell those here.” And home She came with pills and pill pockets.
(Everybody at the dogtor’s office just stared at Her. Never heard of a dog not eating pills in cheese and peanut butter.)
It’s now day four and I’m having NO trouble taking pills. Whew. Thank dawgness for pill pockets. I even took my Trifexis on Saturday with one. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Truly. I can’t.
Repeat after me: I Love Pill Pockets.
What You Learned Today:
- I’m taking antibiotics for my teeth cleaning procedure tomorrow.
- I love me some pill pockets. Did I say that already?
- The peeps are worried about me for tomorrow.
- But hey, I won’t know what’s going on.
- I’ll sure be mad at Them for it though. You mark my words.
- They’ll pay for this little experience…..
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Wonderful invention! Good luck Stuart!
Thanks Thomas! Love my pill pockets!
Oh Stuart your teefies will feel so GOOD after they’re cleaned and those greenie pill pockets make taking ANY pill easy-peasy don’t they? Good luck dude….I think when you get those teef all shiny-white you’ll have all the girlies in the neighborhood wanting you to flash that smile!
Kitty Hugs, Sammy
Easy-peasy is correct-o-mundo my feline friend. I hope you’re right about the smile!
Stuart you are so brave – I know you will be fine and your teeth will flash in the sun. Just like those Hollywood dogs! Cool about the pill pockets. My mama will want to remember that. Though I’ll eat anything – even pills. See you ’round the ‘hood. xox – Emma P.
I wish I could be a Hollywood dog. Then you and I could tawdle off in the sunset….
Deeply imoressed with pill pockets – will have to remember them for recalcitrant passengers! Hope your pearly whites gleam 😉
Yes! Pill pockets are the greatest! Thanks about the teeth wishes, Rooo, Stu
Pill pockets helped us through lots of Scottie health issues last year. Both Heather and Mr. K gobbled them up. Gore everything goes well for you, Stuart. Enjoy those Greenies!
Thanks you guys! I’m gonna need it…..
I remember, not even cheese worked. Mom’s Fox Terrier did the same :o) Maybe that’s a special Terrier-trick?
You’re right about the cheese. Nope. Not for me.
Maybe a French crepe filled with truffles??? Maybe…
Not even that – she always hold the pill in her mouth for a while. Later we found it somewhere :o)
Well….that is sure nifty!! I take him inside a rolled up slice of ham.
wags
Jazzi and Addi
A slice of ham. Tacos. Miss Jazzi, you and Addi sure are gourmets!
AROOOOOO! Stu
The pill pockets didn’t even work for me. This month She put my heartworm pill in something yummy and 15 minutes later I spit out the pill and all the good stuff was gone. I have special dispensation from the Pope, er that’s me, I mean Dr Cohen to break my low fat diet for my monthly heartworm chewie that I love so much. It’s down me in literally a second.
YOU’re the pope, right. So you don’t need a dispensation? You can do whatever you want my Kyla friend!
We hope your procedure goes smoothly! xxxx Woooooowoooooooooo, Ku
Thank you!
What a great idea. I don’t think we have those here, mummy has to crush up my worming pill and mix it with something yummy.
I hope your teeth cleaning goes well xx
I’ll have to send you some pill pockets. They’re grrrrrreat! Thanks for the good wishes about my teeth. I’ll need them….
ArOOOOO, Stuart
I happily eat pills in cheese. I’m glad you found something that works for you, and good luck with your procedure!
Thanks Casey! Nice to bark at you,
roo. stu.
We’ll be thinking of you, Stuart! Your smile is going to sparkle even brighter ☺
Love ya lots♥
Mitch and Molly
Oh thank you, you guys. I’m skeered.
Hope your teeth cleaning goes well,Stuart. You have such a wonderful smile. Jessie takes his heartworm pill in cheddar cheese and he likes the Greenies Dental Stix. They clean your teeth and freshen your breath (not sayin’ you have stinky breath) but I recall once you barked about eating kitty bon-bons. YUK!!!! Hope all goes well for you!!!
Love, Your Friends
Donna and Jessie…..ROOOO!
YES! Kitty bon-bons! Maybe if the peeps would put my pills in kitty bon-bons, I wouldn’t need the pill pockets????
ArOOOO, Stuart
Oh Stuart, I’m so sorry little guy. The dentist huh? At least you will having the brightest most happening smile this side of the south! Can’t wait to see pictures of that great smile! XOXO – Bacon
I’ll be sure to show you some pix. If things go well. If they don’t, I’ll be snoozing for quite a while. Oh me. I’m not looking forward to this. But at least Bashful is here with me. Sigh.
Aaww bashful will definitely hold your paw my friend. I’m sending fast recovery vibes your way! XOXO – Bacon
I thought they were were pretty yummy for awhile – until I figured out their were pills in them – then I refused to eat them anymore 🙂
Oh now you’ve gone and done it! The peep is worried I’ll do the same thing.
Darn it.
Maybe you’ll get some ice cream after you teeth cleaning. Dat’s what I’d want.
Wags,
Ranger
That sounds like a good idea!
We love cheese. Good luck at the dentists.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Thanks pals.
Shelby and Sid do not like peanut butter of cottage cheese. I tried pill pockets and they ate the pocket and left the pill. It is a struggle every month. Glad that it worked for you.
I am amzed that you haven’t fallen for the cheese or peanut butter trick hahaahah smart cookie indeed! hugs Fozziemum and I am sure all will go well sweet one xxx
Good luck Stu, we’ll keep our paws crossed over here!
Your pal, Edgar and his mum
Doesn’t liverwurst work either? Of course I’m such a glutton that Dad just tosses the pill in with my regular food, and down it goes without even touching the sides. Good luck at the dentist Stuart.
Piper MacT
Aww, Stuart, just think of all the *love* you will get after! Clean teeth and lots of love – sounds good to me!
oxox
Daisy
You are a very smart dog to notice the pills. Good luck with the procedure. Jack the Jack Russell had this very same procedure 2 years ago and has been happy and healthy ever since. 🙂
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