Probiotics

[wicket]

What is the best way to give these if the piggie will not drink the water they are in.

 

[helen105281]

I mix with water and syringe directly into the mouth. I don't usually recommend putting them in their water bottle (even if the instructions say so) as the quality deteriorates.

 

[wicket]

ok so what qty would you use if giving directly? the same amount it says to put in the bottle.

 

[helen105281]

Yes mix up the amount that would normally go in the bottle, and syringe about 5ml of it every so often but at least an hour after antibiotics. It will keep in the fridge for a while but take it out a few minutes early so it is not too cold. If not you can make up a smaller amount, just scale down what it says on the packet. What probiotics are you using?

 

[wicket]

Well the vet first prescribed Avipro plus then found out they had none in stock, I brought some Vetark pro- c from pets at home.

 

[Amanda1801]

Well the vet first prescribed Avipro plus then found out they had none in stock, I brought some Vetark pro- c from pets at home.

If I recall, that one is flavoured. They only need a small pinch, you could pop some on a slice of cucumber.

 

[wicket]

Thank's that works better for her. Think she is getting fed up of having the syringe in her mouth she like the taste of it though. Would you give a pinch just once a day?