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Try syringing meds or try to give them with food?

sierra*323

sierra*323

Mama Doe
I've read the stickies about good ways to give meds and I'm still at a loss. Tango is due his meds at 11. He has eaten and pooed a bit and had some water but in the last half hour he's just sat still.

I'm worried that if I try to syringe it and he stresses out, it will be even worse and he needs them 3 times a day. On the other hand, I don't want to put him off eating - I think he's about ready for his next lot as he's stopped moving about and munching. He is only just getting over stasis, I don't want to get it wrong.

Don't know what to do!! :cry::?
 
I syringed into banana at first as I thought direct may be too stressful. However I soon discovered Bluebell was a metacam junkie so she would lap directly from the syringe. Bramble needed banana.
 
Thank you soooooo much, he just ate all 3 types on dandelion leaves, and seemed to enjoy them :roll::) I was so worried for no reason!
 
If it is metacam, try directly out of the syringe. Quite a few buns like it and think it is a treat. If not try to disguise in food.
 
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