Tips On Giving Oral Medication

[Berylblanche]

hi my piggie Blanche is around 13 weeks old. I've been given some oral liquid medication for her for suspected ring worm. The first two days were fine as she curiously nibbled the syringe so I was able to give her it relatively easy. The problem is now I'm guessing she's worked out what it is and won't entertain it at all. Has anyone got any tips on how I can give her it? She's on it for 10 days then they are going to take a sample of her fur to send off for testing.

 

[eileen]

i give lots of treat veg with medicine,eg parsley.cucumber,initially i syringe water from a one mls syringe,give medicine slowly.give veg treat at the end of medicine ,Patience is a must.good luck.x

 

[Wiebke]

hi my piggie Blanche is around 13 weeks old. I've been given some oral liquid medication for her for suspected ring worm. The first two days were fine as she curiously nibbled the syringe so I was able to give her it relatively easy. The problem is now I'm guessing she's worked out what it is and won't entertain it at all. Has anyone got any tips on how I can give her it? She's on it for 10 days then they are going to take a sample of her fur to send off for testing.

Hi! You may find these guides here helpful:
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures
Administering Medications

 

[Deleted member 114675]

I think you'll find our syringe feeding guide useful ...


Syringe Feeding & Medicating Guides, Probiotics Links, First Aid Kit...

My advice - be assertive ( not rough of course - but I'm sure guinea pigs pick up on when you are a bit nervous of over gentle ).

My Bess is on medication at the moment. I give her her medication immediately before meals . She makes a right fuss so, I just get on with it. I put her back in her hutch and put the food in the hutch straight away . Before you know it, she''s eating her meal as if nothing had happened .

 

[Berylblanche]

Thank you Will give that a try tomorrow. We are already following the guide on ringworm