How to Give Medicine to a Dog Using a Dropper

Administration of medication to a dog with a dropper is easily accomplished following the directions below. Liquid medication is normally reserved for use in small dogs.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog Medication
  • Dog Treats
  • Medicine Droppers
  • Veterinarian
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your dog in a sitting position. Or, if you have a small dog, place him in your lap; this may help restrict movement.

    • 2

      Stand, sit or kneel to the left of your dog.

    • 3

      Fill the dropper with the prescribed dose of medication.

    • 4

      Grasp the dog's muzzle gently with your left hand, fingers under the lower jaw, thumb on the bridge of the nose.

    • 5

      Tilt the nose upward slightly, at an angle of about 30 degrees.

    • 6

      Pick up the dropper in your right hand and insert it into the corner of the mouth, between the lips and teeth, on the right side of the dog's muzzle.

    • 7

      Gently slide the dropper between the lips and teeth to the back of the cheek pouch.

    • 8

      Deposit the medication there by squeezing the dropper bulb.

    • 9

      Release your grip on the dog's muzzle slightly to allow him to swallow the medication.