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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / February 2006Tricks to get rat to take medication
Hi everyone... The Jacques/Pierre saga continues. I finally decided that the Amoxicillin was not cutting it for the guys so off we went to the FAR AWAY vet on Friday. The good news is they are now both on a Baytril/Doxy combo, with "lixitinic" mixed in for taste. Jacques will literally eat both of the medications straight out of the syringe - I love him! Pierre on the other hand does not like it at all. He has a mild interest, but will lick only a drop or so and that's it. So I put the two meds together in a spoon and added soymilk. That got him to eat a little more of it, but not even half. Then I added some sugar. Well, that got him and now he does finish it all, however slowly. Question is, is the sugar REALLY bad? If so, what else can I use to get him to take this stuff? I have almost 2 weeks left of twice a day and I just want to make sure he takes it. Meghan >Hi everyone... > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >to take this stuff? I have almost 2 weeks left of twice a day and I just >want to make sure he takes it. Try it on a little piece of bread or pancake. We usually use yogurt, but on Niobe's last round of antibiotic she didn't want any nasty yogurt but was perfectly happy to take Baytril soaked into a little bit of pancake. Darned picky rats. --Theresa http://tiger_spot.mapache.org > Hi everyone... > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Meghan How did baby enjoy that car ride? BTW, did you mention baby's name to us? My memory is shot...that's what motherhood does to you. lol At least your boys got what they needed!! My sister also has a rat that she's constantly having to change camouflage foods for the baytril. But she thinks she has found a winner. Misty loves low fat cool whip. I don't think the sugar is all that bad, considering that the meds need to go into rattie. Especially since when you think about it, the strawberry flavored baytril is mixed with sugar. You are such a good mommy all around Meghan. Your babies (furred and hoomin) are soooo lucky. Joanne Owned by 15 rats > Hi everyone... > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Meghan I always make up a small portion of porridge/oatmeal and mix the meds in with that - all my ratties have never failed to eat it all down. To be on the safe side you could add a tiny bit of sugar or honey to it, then ratties will never taste the meds. I make enough up to keep in the fridge for four days, then I make fresh. Remember doxycycline should not be mixed with dairy products/things rich in calcium as the calcium in them can neutralize the antibiotic. Hope your lads are fighting fit again soon! Tracey I make my own suspensions from pills, and I mix the suspension with strawberry Nesquick and water (about 2/3 water, 1/3 Nesquick because the stuff is sugary and syrupy). Then, I add the meds to a bit of infant cereal in a spoon. Everybody eats it. I have tried the Cool Whip, many people have great success with it, but my guys wouldn't go for it. > I make my own suspensions from pills, and I mix the suspension with > strawberry Nesquick and water (about 2/3 water, 1/3 Nesquick because [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I have tried the Cool Whip, many people have great success with it, but > my guys wouldn't go for it. This reminds me, maybe grenadine would work. Joanne Owned by 15 rats > > I make my own suspensions from pills, and I mix the suspension with > > strawberry Nesquick and water (about 2/3 water, 1/3 Nesquick because [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Joanne > Owned by 15 rats Oh, thank you for the kind words Joanne! Baby is "Gil", ratties are fussy, and yes, my mind is shot! It sounds like I'm doing the usual kind of thing then - anything to get the medicine down. Now I have some good suggestions and I will try them. Last night he absolutely refused the last few drops, and I put it on broccoli (of all things) and he grabbed it up like it was candy. I can tell they are feeling better, and today is weigh in day for them. I am hoping they've gained some weight back. It's frightening how fast they can lose it - Pierre was looking sooooo skinny but I can tell he's filling out again. Meghan Liquid Pina Colada mix has always been a successful mixer for my ratties and rabbits. Lots of sugar in that, but the vet is the one who told me about it. Of course if you don't want to give them all the sugar, you can dilute it with water before mixing the meds. Julia and The Mischief Makers All mine loved strawberry jam yes lots of sugar but if the med is bitter they have no idea  SignatureJackie - Jorja and Texas > Liquid Pina Colada mix has always been a successful mixer for my ratties > and rabbits. Lots of sugar in that, but the vet is the one who told me [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Julia and > The Mischief Makers |
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