Video of How *I* Syringe Meds into My Rats

[lilspaz68]

It is so hard to describe how you medicate rats to people having issues...its hard to get the concept unless you see it for the most part, so since Tanis was here I got her to video me medicating Linnet. :thumbup: The only thing I missed was to keep their hind feet firmly on your lap for added security.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-_bFMkutKk

 

[allycat]

This was just what I needed as i have a sick one year old with an inner ear infection and now have to syringe two different meds twice a day for 30 days. The vet made it look easy. your video was a great help

 

[jorats]

Excellent!
We need to start a thread with all the useful videos.

 

[Petunia]

that's a wonderful video! thanks so much for posting it.

cute rattie too

 

[user 1946]

I approve of the blanket on your lap :joy: :joy: :joy:

 

[eagle]

I approve of the blanket on your lap :joy: :joy: :joy:

I wondered if you would notice. :cheeky:

 

[Unepuce]

Excellent!
We need to start a thread with all the useful videos.

:yeah:

 

[hopefloats]

LOL so much easier to see the actual hold than when you tried to explain to me in chat! Luckily right now i am not medicating anyone so I will keep this in mind next time.

Thanks for posting it.

 

[ChrisK]

OMG this is so excellent! Thank you!

I have trouble medicating rats more times than not and with this video, you've just made it seem simple enough for *even me* to do it! :nod:

I'm going to try this method tonight. Thank you!

 

[LA]

I do mine standing up, but I wrap them in a blanket like a burrito.

 

[SQ]

bump

 

[Lise Patterson]

Thanks for this - you are such a pro! But what to do when your dearie refuses to swallow and will wait (FOREVER, if necessary) to be set free so that they can drool out as much of their meds as possible?

 

[SQ]

maybe give them something they really like, so they will swallow?

 

[lilspaz68]

Some rats will hold the meds in their mouth and then drool it out. For these tricky beasties you would need to make sure the tip of the syringe is further down the throat past the flap that closes when a rat gnaws. They will open their mouth like they are choking but as soon as you remove the syringe, they are fine but will give you dirty looks when they swallow. Lol

 

[Jposs]

Thank you so much this was the most helpful video I’ve seen on this subject.