Jan, So sorry Belle has been suffering.

With my large dogs, I used to heavily coat the pill with butter/margarine. I would then quickly enter their mouths, from the side back of mouth, depositing the pill at the entry of the esophagus. Just tucking it in gently. I don't know if this will work for Belle or not. Please take good care of one another. Thinking of you!
Lucy, Hi! As spondi has pointed out, you are welcomed to also post in the chronic pain forum. I'll try to respond as often as possible.
Spondi, Hey there! Thanks for the well wishes for the weekend.
Kiya,
Gotta run! Will check in intermittently this weekend. I hope everyone has some fun this weekend.

WC