My dog won't take her pills?

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My dog has been sick for about a week and half now and she has a fever. We were told to give her half a tylenol to bring the fever down. The problem: the little asshole won't take it. We've tried hiding it in cheese, in lunch meat, in hollowed-out carrots, and in pill pockets. She either refuses to eat the food or just spits the pill out after eating the food. When we try to just stick it in her mouth, she clenches her teeth so tight we can't pry them open. I don't know what to do and I'm really worried about her.

Update:

The VET told us to give her tylenol. We have already taken her to a vet and she's on antibiotics as well but we are literally following the vet's advice.

Mismatched Tube Socks · Accepted Answer

Sounds like you need a "pill gun."
I have to use one for my cat.
It looks similar to a syringe, but holds a pill at the business end.

Anonymous · Answer

Bribe it with kibble.

***** · Answer

You were told by WHO? Because tylenol has a very small margin of safety and is not normally recommended for use in dogs.

Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian for proper treatment if they have been running a fever for that long, not given tylenol. If giving your dog pills is an issue, most vet-prescribed medications can be specially compounded into flavored liquids.

Anonymous · Answer

A half a baby aspirin in emergencies is ok for a small to medium sized dogs, but never Tylenol. A vet prescribed medication is required for an ill dog.

E. H. Amos · Answer

TYLENOL IS DEADLY in dogs.  No vet gave you any such advice.  That medication will cause kidney & liver damage, even in a child's dose.

Here's the American Veterinary Association's WORD on it:

https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/10-poison-pills-pets

http://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/pain-medications-that-will-poison-your-dog

Julie D. · Answer

You were told BY WHO to give her Tylenol?  A Vet would never tell you that.  If your dog is sick, take her to a REAL VET.

I think you're a troll.

oil field trash · Answer

Try liquid Tylenol with a syringe. Pull the side of their lower lip out and squirt the liquid in.

Anonymous · Answer

WHO told you to give your dog Tylenol for fever reduction?

Dog that has had a fever for a week and a half needs a VET.

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