On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 14:09:57 -0600, zxcvbob >
wrote:

>Last time our 70-something pound black labrador was at the vet, the vet
>said he should get more oil in his diet for his itchy skin (no hot
>spots), and specifically mentioned flax seed oil. I wasn't there, so I
>got this information 2nd hand. Otherwise I would have asked the vet.
>
>I've tried giving this dog fish oil capsules and he won't eat them
>because they are too much like pills.

When I need to give my dog a pill, I take 1/2 slice of bread, spread
it with peanut butter or cheese whiz or jam, put the pill on the
bread, fold in half, and seal the edges.

Then I toss it in her direction. Works every time.