Our newly adopted rescue dog was diagnosed with heartworm by our vet. (The shelter said she was not infected.) She is on the road to health, and is in Phase 2 of the protocol. It's a pretty rough road. Izzie must remain calm and still 24/7 for 8 weeks. She is a very mellow dog, but there is to be nothing that causes her heart rate to increase. She could clot and die. The vet suggested pill pockets to administer her meds when needed. We want to make everything as pleasant as possible to assure Izzie's complete recovery. The pill pockets are large! Izzie is a short-haired border collie mix and she weighs 50 lbs. We cut the pocket in half and molded it around the pill. Hand out and presto! She takes the pill happily and there is no muss or fuss. I tell you this lonnnng story b/c I want prospective buyers to know: 1) it's far better than using cream cheese or liverwurst, 2) no difficulty (we let Iz lick a spoon that had some PB on it so she'd recognize the scent), and 3) whether your companion be wee or large, these pockets can be molded to suit your best pal. That way, they are economical. Be assured: This is a quality product and eases any and all strain on your furkid when giving meds