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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Help! Charlee is not taking baytril

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    • Misx0
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        Charlee got a new antibiotic-Baytril a couple days ago and I’ve been having a HORRIBLE time trying to get her to take it by syringe. so far each time it takes about 2 hours. She HATES being picked up-so she justs hides under the bed or in her condo or just out of my reach.

        The first time I was able to bunny burrito her, I think because she did not know what I was doing…now every time she sees a towel she hops in the other direction. I try not to just grab her because she kicks fiercely and I don’t want to scare her, more so then she already is. I’ve tried covering her with a towel and then picking her up but that too has only worked the once or so before she caught on. I got almost her full dose in tonight before she started kicking so I immediately set her down, I don’t want her to freak out worse than she already does or injure herself. I’m close to the ground when I do this, to try to make it better. I thought maybe putting the 0.1-0.2 mL on a piece of dandelion green would work because it did for her last antibiotic if/when I had trouble with her but she seems almost scared by the smell of this Baytril(its suppose to be banana flavoured) and hops in the other direction…I assume it must be dreadful tasting

        I don’t know what to do with her! I need help. She does seem to finally be showing signs of improvement so I reallyyy don’t want to miss any doses!

        Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!


      • LBJ10
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          Was it mixed with anything to make it taste good. Wooly was practically begging for his medicine, he would even bite the dropper because he thought more should be coming out of it. If it wasn’t flavored, could you maybe mix it with something yourself?


        • Misx0
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            no its not mixed with anything…I could try that, tomorrow… but I’m not sure if that will make it much easier, with her aversion for being held :S I’m not sure what I would mix it with…juice maybe?


          • peepi&warri
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              try mixing it with plenty of banana. she might take it willingly so you won’t have to hold her at all.


            • Roberta
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                Mine will do anything for Craisins…. Could you crush some with the baytril and make a paste ?


              • LittlePuffyTail
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                  I always feel bad giving Baytril; the stuff smells like rubbing alcohol, even when it’s flavoured. The only way to give meds to my buns is to sit them on a towel on the table. If they are being really difficult, I wrap a towel around them and/ or put my hand over their eyes.

                  You could try mixing it with banana baby food but she will most likely recognize the smell of the Baytril.


                • Misx0
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                    I’ll try mixing it with something tonight and see how she does with it *fingers crossed*


                  • Misx0
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                      Thanks for your help everyone! I didn’t end up mixing it-I got her in her carrier so I could get her on top of the table, since she doesn’t like being lifted up that was my only option then I burrito-ed her I had to do it twice she wiggled out the first time after she got a taste of the antibiotic but I got it in her without scaring the crap out of her…I can’t wait for this antibiotic business to be over with, though!


                    • LittlePuffyTail
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                        Glad you found a solution. Make sure to give her a yummy treat immediately after the meds, then she will associate it with something good and it takes the yucky taste out of their mouth. I usually offer something flavorful like banana, peach or pear slice.


                      • skunklionshow
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                          I inject pieces of dried fruit w/ liquid meds when I’m having issues.  I usually use a clean syringe from my diabetic cat’s stuff, but you can buy syringes from your vet to do this.  Craisins and Raisins do best w/ the injection process.


                        • Elrohwen
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                            Glad you found a solution!

                            Here’s another method in case she gets to squirmy in the burrito. I like to keep the bunny on the ground and pin them between my knees, not hard, and hold down the shoulders with my left hand (it helps if they’re facing a wall, which is further incentive to not run forward). Then I can use my right hand to stick the syringe in the side of the mouth. It’s pretty quick since no burrito-ing or picking up is involved.

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