How to make sure he doesn’t aspirate when being syringe fed?

Jennieeeeeeee · Jun 24, 2020

So. My boy has been diagnosed with MBD and the vet has suggested making a slurry of veg, bugs and calcium and syringe feeding, which I have been doing. But since he also currently has a URI (due to aspirating the bath water) how to I make sure he isn’t also do the same with the syringe fed food? He does bite, chew and smack his lips together while taking the syringed food, but I’m just so nervous he’ll aspire more and we will be in more of a mess!
Please help!

KarrieRee · Jun 24, 2020

Go slow and wait for him to swallow what you put in his mouth --- I was always afraid of mine doing the same thing but I found if you take your time and wait for them to swallow and only give small amounts he wont aspirate -- or less chance of it
Karrie

CooperDragon · Jun 24, 2020

In addition to offering the food slowly, try aiming the syringe from the side of the mouth so if it does wind up going through too quickly it will wind up out the other side of the mouth rather than down the throat. Syringe feeding is often messy either way so best to just have paper towels on hand and maybe a syringe of water to be prepared for cleanup.

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