Syringe advice!

[Daisy&Pip]

Hi. Our piggy has a URI. She is extremely reluctant to take the drops and is very wriggly! Any advice on how to get her to accept the syringe would be gratefully accepted!

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry to hear she is unwell.

It can be easier with two people - one to hold piggy (perhaps wrapping her in a towel) and one to administer the meds. Follow it up with a tasty treat!

Medicating your guinea pig - Instructional video on Facebook

 

[Daisy&Pip]

Thank you! We have been giving treats but she's still very difficult! I will watch the link.

 

[Lady Kelly]

Firm and fast. It's a "cruel to be kind" situation. What medication have you been prescribed? Not many have an appealing flavour to piggies sadly

 

[Daisy&Pip]

It's Sulfatrim oral drops plus water. She had them in January and the infection definitely cleared up. Think I just need to be a bit firmer!