Clopidogrel: how can I get him to take it?

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Hi everyone, I’m posting this out of sheer desperation. My Sulli was recently put on Clopidogrel. As you can imagine, it’s a total nightmare to get him to take it. When I was using the human-grade tablets, I’d spend hours trying to get him to swallow them without losing my fingers. So, I decided to have a bespoke liquid formulation made up for him instead.

Online, everyone was raving about how much easier it makes things, but he categorically refuses to take it. I've tried mixing it into all sorts of food and treats, but it's impossible; he just won't touch it. At around #48 for a month's supply, I have to admit I'm getting quite cross. I’ve ended up having to force it into his mouth, which just results in him spitting and foaming at the mouth, etc. Even though it’s chicken-flavoured and contains a bitterness masker, he’s having none of it. The main problem is that he now refuses to take his other heart meds, which he used to take like a champ on his own. He’s so traumatised that if I even reach for a Paracetamol for myself, he bolts and hides, thinking I’m going to give him something. Have any of you found any solutions that actually work?

Thanks in advance.

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  • ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hello, I’m a vet student: clopidogrel is extremely bitter, and the drooling after giving it is often down to this bitterness rather than an intolerance. Avoid mixing it with their meals or favourite food, as they might develop a real food aversion. Contact your vet or pharmacist to try a different form, such as a very small capsule that masks the taste better than the flavoured liquid. A pill popper can also make administration quicker, followed immediately by a little water or wet food to help with swallowing. Do not change or stop this treatment without your vet's agreement, but let them know about the situation soon so that you can also ensure they keep taking their heart medication. Best regards, Romane
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