Sadly, the problem with Rupert is not getting pill in his mouth, the problem is that he DROOLS until the pill dribbles out. It's amazing to witness, honestly. I should film it and post the video...
He's seeing the dermatologist on Monday. I'm hoping they'll compound SOMETHING into a paste...
Thanks everyone!
I've tried a bunch of different things, and Rupie keeps figuring out a way around ALL of them. I ended up bathing him last night because he was just a mess from all of the chewing and licking. He seemed to be okay, but then went under the bed and hasn't come out. I had to...
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Thanks again for all of the tips! I did get in touch with Rupie's vets, and they told me I can give him Benedryl until he's able to see the dermatologist. He is allowed to have 12.5 mg, 2-3x/day. I got liquid because of the whole pilling issue. He drooled it out, and then made...
I hadn't thought about the air fresheners. Unfortunately, I just moved into my house, and the prior owners' pets peed EVERYWHERE. We didn't know about it until after I moved in (of course), so the carpet had to be treated repeatedly. I used the air fresheners to help with the terrible odor...
Rupert is a 9 year-old DSH with terrible allergies. We've ruled out fleas, mites, fungus, mange, and food. It's likely a pollen or something else airborne. Up until last year, he'd get a cortisone shot a couple of times a year, and would be fine. But, his last injection put him into heart...