It’s not always easy to give your pet medication from the vet. Cats are notoriously difficult to give tablets too and will sniff anything out that has been put in their food. Some are easier than others, a Labrador will rarely miss the chance of a free extra meal whatever it contains!
Over the past few years there have been some brilliant new products released that just simply make this much easier. Spot-on treatments that go on the back of the neck are great for cats reluctant to take a tablet.
The new kennel cough vaccine for dogs goes into the mouth rather than up the nose making it much easier for us to give.
There are also new longer acting injections which bypass the need for daily tablet taking. One is for dogs with skin conditions (a cat one is coming soon) and one has just been released for dogs with arthritis. I am very excited to start using this one as the reviews so far have been fantastic and it is very safe.
There are many more options than we used to have which is great for vets, owners and pets alike.
Lucy Travers BVSc CertAVP MRCVS Highfields Vets