Where should a pill be placed in a dog’s mouth for effective administration?

Placing a pill in the back central area of a dog’s mouth is effective for several reasons. This region reaches the oropharynx, which is where the dog naturally swallows. By positioning the pill here, it encourages a natural swallowing reflex, making it more likely that the dog will ingest the medication smoothly.

While placing a pill at the front of the mouth or on the tongue may lead to resistance or the possibility of the dog rejecting the pill, near the cheek is similarly less effective as it might not stimulate the swallowing instinct as well as the back central area does. Therefore, this method promotes better compliance in medication administration and minimizes the chances of the pill being spit out.