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Syringe feeding

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Kev Mc

New Kit
Hi Folks, many thanks to all have helped today. But can anyone advise the best way to get the syringe into the rabbits mouth, as I am really scared of hurting him any more than he already is, especially if I have to wrap him in a blanket and hold him tight, am frightened of hurting his alreay possibly sore tummy
 
Do you mean he is struggling to get away, or just that he clamps his mouth shut so you can't get the syringe in?

If he's going nutty trying to get away, perhaps let him calm down for a bit and try again in a few minutes? Some buns don't like being syringe fed, but mine generally take it better if I just sit the bunny on my lap in a normal upright position. Use your free arm to stop them moving around too much. Make sure you have a towel and kitchen roll handy for spills.

If your bun is just clamping his teeth closed, you will find it easier to get the syringe in the side of his mouth. Rabbits have 4 incisor teeth at the front, then a gap before their molar teeth. Insert the syringe into this gap. Inserting it sideways helps prevent any food being aspirated down the wrong hole too.
 
No its just he keeps trying to get away but he's dead strong. will try the calming method in the side of the mouth
thanks ever so much for your help
 
It's not advisable to syringe feed a bunny unless you know he does not have a blockage because syringe feeding with a blockage (and some other issues) can be dangerous and painful for the bunny.

The advice on your other thread was to see a vet, did you manage to see one? Did the vet suggest syringe feeding?
 
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