Togo Goes Product Reviewing: Pill Pockets

It’s almost Thanksgiving and I’m certain that a good number of my readers are eager for more of my reviews of excellent doggie products. I only endorse products I actually use and, if I didn’t make this clear in my previous review, I receive no remuneration for my endorsements.¹

I haven’t talked about it much, but I’ve been kinda sick this past year. Momma and Daddy took me to see my veterinarian, Dr. L.² Dr. L talks in a really smooth voice and gives me a ride on a table that lowers all the way to the floor. I kind of like it because with just a flick of a switch, I am taller than Daddy without having to stand on my tippy toes. And sometimes, a lot of people come in for all of the fun.

While I’m up high in the air, Dr. L listens to my heart and lungs and kind of squeezes on me. Sometimes he takes some of my blood. It stings a little bit, but Dr. L tries hard to not hurt me and I get big hugs from his assistants.

Several months ago, I wasn’t feeling well at all. Dr. L did all of the usual things. Then, he took me into his photography studio where he took pictures inside of me. I was a little disappointed. He seemed pleased with the pictures but I was hoping they would be in color. And, to be honest, I don’t think they looked like me at all.

Soon, Momma, Daddy, Dr. L and me were back in the room with the magic table. Dr. L talked with Momma and Daddy and told them I would need to take a lot of pills.

I don’t really like pills. But it turns out, there were only two. One pill that helps me get well. And a second pill that keeps the first one from making me sick. And then an occasional pill if one of the first two pills upsets my tummy. Lots of pills.³

Dr. L recommended that Momma hide my pills in Pill Pockets. Of course, I was right there and heard him, so there’s no hiding anything. But I’m telling you: a spoonful of sugar can’t hold a candle to a Pill Pocket.

You can get Pill Pockets at almost any store — and at Dr. L’s. You can even order them online. They come in four flavors: chicken, peanut butter, hickory smoke, and cheese. The chicken and peanut butter are delicious.⁴ They have a lot more flavors for cats. I’m thinking they have to have a bigger selection since cats are so finicky.⁵

My favorite is peanut butter. Before we were a Pill Pockets family, Momma would cover my monthly heart worm pill with peanut butter. Good times. Every once in a while, for old times’ sake, she’ll go retro. She protests, but I think Momma just enjoys having me thoroughly clean her hand. It’s like a spa day for her

Pill Pockets are far less messy and easy to use. Just stick the pill in the hole that comes standard on each Pill Pocket, mash it all together, and BAM!, you are ready to take your medicine. Chewing is an option, but I just swallow.

I’m telling you, if you have to take pills, you need Pill Pockets. Oh. And I’m feeling better, by the way. It could be the pills. But I’m thinking it’s probably the Pill Pockets.

Togo’s Independent Pocket Review

Not much to say here, except that Pill Pockets are great! They are tasty, they store well, they slide down the throat with amazing speed, and I never complain abut taking my pills. Never.

OVERALL RATING: ★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)

I hope this has been helpful. I’ll be sharing more helpful product reviews in future stories. Enjoy!

1. That means I don’t get paid to tell you about the good stuff or any commission if you buy. Daddy tells me there’s a way to do that but then you’d think that all I care about is money. The truth is, I could care less about money. And apparently, they don’t pay commissions in doggie treats.

2. If you don’t have a veterinarian, you should get one. Not only do they help you feel better, but you get lots of pats and hugs — and, if you’re a good boy, doggie treats. And they have a lot of four-legged visitors, so you can get in a full week’s worth of sniffing in just a few minutes if you’re pressed for time. I think I have one of Dr. L’s cards in my dog igloo somewhere. DM me if you need a phone number.

3. Dr. L also gave us some magic powder to sprinkle on my food to help my digestion. Daddy says it’s taco seasoning. I don’t know what a taco is, but I’m all in.

4. I don’t know about the hickory smoke and cheese. Abilene is not a big enough market for us to get all of the flavors. However, as quickly as I gobble it down, I’m sure hickory smoke and cheese are as good as any. I’m trying to persuade Daddy to get an Amazon Prime account. That would open a world of culinary possibilities for me.

5. On an international note, a synonym for “finicky” in Spanish is “complicado.” I like the way that rolls off the tongue almost as much as I like the way peanut butter sticks to my tongue.