Giving Medication

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                      General Information



A:  To administer a tablet or capsule, place one hand on the

    upper jaw and press the lips gently against the teeth.  With

    your other hand, pull the lower jaw down and place the pill

    on the base of the tongue, far back in the mouth.



B:  To give a liquid, pull the corner of the lips out to form a

    pouch.  Then give the liquid slowly.



C:  To apply ear drops and ointments, pick up the ear and

    discharge the medicine with the applicator positioned gently

    in the base of the ear.  Massage the base of the ear with

    your fingers after applying the medicine.



D:  To place drops or ointment in the eye, use your thumb to

    pull down the lower lid.  With the other hand, place the eye

    drops into the pouch you have formed.  Avoid the animal's

    line of vision as you approach the eye with the applicator,

    if possible.