Dogs & Supplements – A Tricky Situation! 

Dogs may put up a fight when it is time to take their supplements.  There are certain dogs who are not picky about anything that they eat, but then there are dogs who with turn their noses at the drop of a dime.  This is extremely challenging when it comes to administering supplements to your dog.  The purpose of this article is to give you ideas on how to successfully administer supplements to your dog which will make it enjoyable for the both of you!

The best thing is to figure out what your dog enjoys the most.  There are dogs who have very specific tastes, and others do not care what they are eating at all.  Of course, the dogs that love to eat everything hardly have any issues with supplements.  So, it is best to dig deep and figure out what your dog does like.  Look specifically at flavors and ingredients in foods.  Pay close attention to those foods that they will eat willingly.

You have done great at figuring out what they enjoy.  The next step is playing to their specific tastes.  There are many different flavors out there which will get their tastebuds going!  Your dog may enjoy flavors such as chicken, beef, turkey, peanut butter, fish, or even cheese!  Do not be afraid to treat supplement time as treat time.  If you give your dog random treats throughout the day, try doing the same, but give them a supplement instead.

At the end of the day, there shouldn’t be too much involved to get your dog to enjoy their supplements.  It is important to pinpoint their specific likes and dislikes.  There are many different alternatives to choose from and you will be good to go in no time.  Always remember, consistency and patience will yield success.