[nagdu] Update on the old gal

[Tracy Carcione]

Thanks Rox.  That trick with the 3 peanutbutter balls sounds like a good
one.  I'll try it tonight. If it doesn't work, I'll check out the pill
pockets.
We bought the Bottoms Up leash this morning, should get it sometime next
week.
Tracy


> Tracy,
> I was going to suggest cream cheese because it's hard to lick off.
> Since she can't have dairy, though have you tried those pill pocket
> things?  I think they are made by the people who make greenies.
> Bristol can't have grain so doesn't eat them but my vet swears by
> them.  We have also found success with a method which preys upon a
> dog's innate greed. :)  Make up about three little "balls" of peanut
> butter, or whatever you are using to hide the pills in, and let the
> dog see all of them.  First give her a glob without a pill and while
> she's swallowing it, show her the other two.  Then give her the one
> with the pill in it, quickly followed up by the last empty glob.  We
> had to do this with Bristol before we discovered cream cheese.
>
> You can find the Bottoms Up Leash here:
> http://www.bottomsupleash.com/
> I'm going to order one next week, and then have my husband make any
> changes we want to it.
> Bristol has been off of the Tramadol for two days now, and it is
> great.  But I know it's only temporary so it's best for me to plan
> ahead for times when she'll need me to help her.
>
> Rox and the Kitchen Bitches
> Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD and Laveau guide dog, CGC.
> Do not meddle in the affaires of dragons, for you are crunchy and
> taste good with ketchup.
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>
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