Well Harley has been having 0.8ml of baytril and 15ml of fibreplex twice a day for 3 days for his little lump, The first couple of times it was easy to do but he has started to get really disstressed when we do it now, This morning as i was holding him to inject it he started biting his paw really hard and aggressvly, Not sure what to do he is getting worse everytime and it'd so distressing to do, is there a easier way.
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bizzy_vicki
Mama Doe
Have you tried wrapping him securely in a big towel? That usually helps to settle a frightened bun and prevents them from struggling too much and possibly damaging themselves whilst administering meds.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
When you say 'injecting' are you actually meaning giving the abx by sub/cut injection or do you mean orally via syringe?
If the latter try dipping the filled syringe in some honey/jam to disguise the bitter taste of the Baytril.
Completely wrapping him in a towel as Vicki suggests is a good idea too.
Being 'firm and fast' is the best way to go when giving oral meds. But do make sure you administer the meds horizontally across his mouth, not vertically straight down his throat
Janex
If the latter try dipping the filled syringe in some honey/jam to disguise the bitter taste of the Baytril.
Completely wrapping him in a towel as Vicki suggests is a good idea too.
Being 'firm and fast' is the best way to go when giving oral meds. But do make sure you administer the meds horizontally across his mouth, not vertically straight down his throat
Janex
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I have found Fibreplex hard to administer too. All my Buns seem to hate it 
How about mixing it in with a teaspoonful of soaked whole oats ?
Janex
How about mixing it in with a teaspoonful of soaked whole oats ?
Janex
With the fibreplex, I had to get it on my finger and smear it on Luuna's incisors before she would eat it. She was just spitting it out before too! Both my two have had fibreplex today and yesterday as one has a bit of a funny tum. I'm pretty sure I know which one, but just incase. Luuna has now decided she loves it :roll: :lol: Some went on the carpet yesterday and shes trying to pull up and eat that patch :shock: :lol:
bizzy_vicki
Mama Doe
Hows it going?
