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I had to persuade a dog to swallow a pill. I twittered for…

“I had to persuade a dog to swallow a pill. I twittered for advice and I got suggestion after suggestion. Most of them didn't work. 'Put the pill in the sausage.' No - that doesn't work. 'Cheese.' No. Then someone said: 'You wrap it in butter and it will slide down.' I tried it and it worked! And…” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“I had to persuade a dog to swallow a pill. I twittered for advice and I got suggestion after suggestion. Most of them didn't work. 'Put the pill in the sausage.' No - that doesn't work. 'Cheese.' No. Then someone said: 'You wrap it in butter and it will slide down.' I tried it and it worked! And I'd learnt how to give a pill to a dog through the magic of Twitter.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A humorous recount of trial‑and‑error advice for giving a dog a pill, highlighting crowdsourced problem solving.

In simple terms: Crowdsourced solutions can be quirky but effective.

Key Takeaway

Try multiple approaches, learn from community.

Themes

humor creativity problem solving community pets

Mood

lighthearted practical

Type

anecdotal informative

When to use this quote

  • pet owners
  • online forums
  • DIY advice

Key Concepts

social media animal care innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other everyday problems can be solved via social media?
  • How to assess credibility of online advice?
A Different Perspective

Advice may not be universally safe; always verify with a vet.

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