Dog owners have praised a specially designed tasty treat that helps them to feed medicines to their pooch, saying they "wish they'd found them sooner".
Managing to get dogs to take medicine is an issue that any owner with a stubborn pup has likely experienced when they've been prescribed tablets after a trip to the vet. Despite dedicated owners trying out a range of inventive techniques, from pushing it into a cube of cheese to wrapping it in a slice of ham, some clever dogs will do everything they can to avoid taking their medicine - leading to a stressful situation for everyone involved.
That's where Vivitreats come in, which were created to "help alleviate problems that dog owners often have administering tablets long-term". Priced at £7.50, the treats have an impressive five-star rating on the Pets at Home website, where they can be ordered for home delivery or click and collect, with owners sharing their successful experiences when it came to trying the treats out with their dogs.
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"Excellent product," one shopper praised in their review. "Having struggled with giving my dog tablets for a long time which really upsets her, also myself. Tried disguising them in other food but she always found them and spit them out. No problem now - taken straight away. Wish I'd found them sooner. Would definitely recommend them."
Another owner said: "My aging terrier has to have a tablet every day and it was a right pain to get it in him. No longer; she loves these and happily takes her tablet no problem at all."
A third person expressed their "relief" at finding the treats, writing: "Our dog is too clever at not taking his daily tablet. He even drops his head so that the tablet falls out while he gets the treat. Not with these, he loves the taste and has not a clue his medicine is inside."
"I have two elderly dogs who take medication daily. These treats are brilliant," someone else said. "They are soft and can be wrapped around the pill/capsule just like play dough. They smell good to my dogs who love them.
"So much easier than trying to get them to swallow the pill directly or hide them crushed in food," they added. "No more wasted food and happy, stress free dogs."
"This product is a little like dough. Squash it between your fingers and put the pill inside. Wrap it around and it seems no dog can sniff out the pill," another shopper explained. "I have a springer spaniel. He has to take several tablets a day and it used to be part of the day we both dreaded.
"The problem is now completely resolved. I've used these for over a month. He think he's won the battle but I know I have - win win!" You can find Vivitreats on the Pets at Home website.
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