The best way to give your dog a pill is to put it on or in a treat. You can prepare a cracker with cheese or peanut butter (or both) and embed the pill in the topping. Most dogs are glad to down the drug if they can have the goodie that is grabbing it.

If your dog has no appetite, however, you may need to pop the pill down his throat yourself. With your hand over your dog's muzzle, place your thumb on one side of the upper jaw and your fingers on the other side and gently pry your dog's mouth open. Holding the pill between the thumb and index finger of the other hand, quickly place the pill as far back on the tongue as possible. Hold the dog's mouth closed for a few seconds and rub his throat until you see him swallow.