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Is there a order you should give medicines?
- Thread starter Hogmex
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Hi!
I give my medication all in one session unless ordered otherwise by my vet. With twice daily meds, I try to keep as much to a rough 12 hours rhythm; with a med that is for 3 times a day, to an 8 hours rhythm.
It is best to work from the best tasting meds to the worst tasting because they are much easier to get into a piggy without a fight. Have them measured and lined up before you start.
Loxicom (metacam) always first, then the frusol and the baytril last as that is about the most horrible tasting med you can give to a piggy. Follow it up with a small piece of cucumber or some water to wash the taste away as quickly as possible.
You may find a spot of piggy whispering (to assert your authority but also your love) and lots of fuss/sympathy helpful.
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips
This is how you control an uncooperative piggy:
I give my medication all in one session unless ordered otherwise by my vet. With twice daily meds, I try to keep as much to a rough 12 hours rhythm; with a med that is for 3 times a day, to an 8 hours rhythm.
It is best to work from the best tasting meds to the worst tasting because they are much easier to get into a piggy without a fight. Have them measured and lined up before you start.
Loxicom (metacam) always first, then the frusol and the baytril last as that is about the most horrible tasting med you can give to a piggy. Follow it up with a small piece of cucumber or some water to wash the taste away as quickly as possible.
You may find a spot of piggy whispering (to assert your authority but also your love) and lots of fuss/sympathy helpful.
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering and Cuddling Tips
This is how you control an uncooperative piggy: