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Beardie Won't Open Mouth for Meds
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[QUOTE="Jessss, post: 1994956, member: 109038"] I would be very careful with the gaping method,if she’s gaping she’s breathing and will aspirate/choke on it.I use the method of putting a small amount of the gum then moving the syringe forward to the tip of the mouth which should get her to open it.I’ve also found honey (raw unpasteurised is what I use,a brand called black bee honey)really helps them if you place a little on her lips once she tastes it she’ll more than likely start licking.You could also try mixing with food/other stuff as mentioned above but I understand the worry of her not getting enough of the dose.However you manage to get her to take the meds do it very slowly and allow her to swallow and take breaks between.While gaping they’re breathing and regulating their temperature,if you squirt it in her mouth it’ll go straight down her windpipe,she will most likely choke and aspirate it imo,which is a very scary experience. [/QUOTE]
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