I'm struggling to get my rabbits to take accept their Baytril, even though they are 14 days into myxi they are still putting up one hell of a fight. The vet told me that it's probably because it tastes foul, and told me to dilute it with water. I just wondered if anyone has tried mixing it with juice, I was going to try apple juice but wondered if it might mess with the efficacy/absorption of the drug? Any advice on making Baytril more palatable please?
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Can I mix Baytril with apple juice?
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
A small amount of Apple Juice will be fine.
You could also try using a Fruit Tea infusion which may be better as they have little sugar content unlike fruit juices
http://www.twinings.co.uk/fresh-and-fruity-infusions
You could also try using a Fruit Tea infusion which may be better as they have little sugar content unlike fruit juices
http://www.twinings.co.uk/fresh-and-fruity-infusions
Bunnybabies
Young Bun
Im having similar problems at the moment. I've seen that others have used apple juice, ribena, pineapple juice, critical care, pieces of bread, baby food, mashed up banana and even shreddies. I haven't tried the complete list yet but so far nothing has worked and we're all very stressed. Tried to hide it in a rolled up lettuce leaf last night and pellets this morning but not much luck. Hope one of these will work for you 
Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
Im having similar problems at the moment. I've seen that others have used apple juice, ribena, pineapple juice, critical care, pieces of bread, baby food, mashed up banana and even shreddies. I haven't tried the complete list yet but so far nothing has worked and we're all very stressed. Tried to hide it in a rolled up lettuce leaf last night and pellets this morning but not much luck. Hope one of these will work for you
I've never known a bun who will eat Baytril mixed with anything of its own accord. I have no problem syringing it in to the mouth but if you want to improve the taste then draw up the dose of Baytril the draw up a wee bit of apple juice, ribera, fruit tea.
Baytril does taste absolutely disgusting! I usually mix mine with Ribena and then it's not so bad - you just have to syringe it in and tell bunny you're 'so sorry' for making him take it!! I also find it's handy to have a treat on hand for immediately after they've taken it to take the horrid taste away - I give banana. :roll:
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
We tend to ask for it so we can inject it ourselves as we then know the bunny will get it. I know this is not ideal for everyone if you are not confident or your vet won't let you but might be worth considering for those brave enough.
Alternatively I have tried previously to mix with juices or put on a little piece of bread (only when getting meds).
Alternatively I have tried previously to mix with juices or put on a little piece of bread (only when getting meds).
Thanks to everybody for all the great suggestions - I have been using Ribena for the last couple of days, boy bunny is still really hard work (I take that to be a good sign!) and the girl is liking it a bit too much! They are showing improvement today, going into week 3 now. I would much rather give injections, particularly for the effects on digestion and the boy bunny is I think in some discomfort with his sore mouth, but have to do this alone and no way can I hold these skittish bunnies and give them jabs! However, on a positive note, the girl is eating well and much livelier, although the lad is still very congested, but is managing soft food. Thank you again, I will be trying some more of the suggested ways to disguise Baytril in the next few days.
ChristyRose
Alpha Buck
My Jakey has also got myxi. Luckily he'd had his myxi vacc so hes got it mildly - just lumps. Hes on baytril aswell to stop secondary infection and I draw up 1ml of baytril and then 1/2ml of apple juice that has been diluted with a bit of water. He hates having medicine so I wrap him up in a towel and then give him a bit at a time and keep telling him what a good boy he is. Hes also been on metacam for pain releif but we ran out of that yesterday. After hes had his meds he sits there licking his lips so I think he likes the apple juice.
