I crushed the pills for a week before discovering that Melatonin in pill form does not have to be crushed, a few drops of water will get the same results. I then took the melatonin and mixed it with an amount of chicken baby food I was sure my fur-kids would eat at once. You can mix it with what ever your fur baby will eat with out question. Just be sure each one has the proper amount! Yes the melatonin does make them sleep a bit more for the first week or so till their systems adjust. Don't forget that the TIME you give it is just as important as the amount. This is how I gave melatonin to my fur kids. Eve [Posted in FML 6629]