Care after Castration

TripleD · Jul 19, 2005

Hi all,

Sparky's just had his castration check up, and the wound is weeping a bit, so the vet has given me some anti-biotics.
One lot can go in food or water, but the other one has to be given via a syringe in the mouth.
Now sparky at the best of times doesn't like to be held or touched, so any ideas how I can give him the medicine?? The vet suggested laying him on his back, tried that tonight and it doesn't work!

Any Ideas??

elve · Jul 19, 2005

hi

It would be best if you went back to your vet and asked him to inject the antibiotics I think - no point stressing out your bunny wrestling with him, and it might hurt his delicate bits :?

But if you want to do it, kneel on the floor, throw a towel over him and wrap him up quickly so he can't struggle, then drag him (mind his sore bits!) in between your legs so his back faces you, then he can't kick out or escape - and syringing put the syringe sideways, just behind his front teeth - be very careful not to choke him - your vet is mad saying lay him on his back to syringe a liquid into his mouth :?

Hope he gets better soon poor baby - could you try dusting the wound with Vetzyme antibacterial powder - in the dog and cat section of pet shops?

TripleD · Jul 21, 2005

well the vet's is shut by the time I get home, so no can do that one!

Tried for hours last night, and holding him or trying to catch him is not an option!

Only way I could do it is bribing him with some kale, and when he's enjoying it, shove the syringe in his mouth and squirt a bit!
Took probably 6 attempts before he had it all. But he's jumping about wiping his face, and licking his feet once I done it! I guess he don't like the taste!
Only another 6 days left of it :roll:

elve · Jul 21, 2005

hi

Oooh sounds very hard work - good luck!

I wonder if the emergency vet would give him an injection if you explained it to him - only if he doesn't get all his antibiotics properly it'll breed superbugs as some bacteria won't get killed - might be worth ringing to see if they have a night vet for emergencies?

TripleD · Jul 22, 2005

Tried the Kale approach last night, and what a nightmare!! Kept seeing the syringe coming, and was playing up like a good un' Destroyed al his bedding and everything, Got fed up, and he was getting too stressed so gave up in the end!!

Gonna have to phone the vet I think!

bunnytales · Jul 22, 2005

elve - can I ask a silly question here :?: :?: :?:

Is it that critical that the other medication is given by syringe - could you give it in a wee bit of baby food or does it effect the way the medication works for the bunny - just wondered :?:

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