How to give my pet rat antibiotics without a syringe on Thanksgiving?

You may need to mix the antibiotic in a syringe of water and give it to her that way. If the antibiotic is a liquid you may also be able to mix it with peanut butter and feed it to her. You will need to ask your veterinarian about the exact dosage because it will be very different from the amount you’re putting in her water bottle. The veterinarian will be able to advise you so call them today. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello. Chewy does offer pharmaceutical drugs, but you will need a prescription from your veterinarian to order anything. You will need to see your vet anyway because there are no medications made specifically for rodents & the doses have to be very carefully calculated & often the medications compounded to make a safe dose for such a small pet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Unfortunately your rat will most likely need antibiotics to help him get over his upper respiratory tract infection and you will need a prescription from your vet for this. It is important to treat this type of issue early so the infection does not spread to the lungs and cause pneumonia. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hello. Yes, if you think you can get him to take it in ketchup, this is one I have not thought to try. Mostly, if I can not get them to take their medication in fruit juices, fig newtons have worked well. But whatever you can think of that Dimounds might take the medicine please feel free to try. You wont hurt the medicine at all by mixing it with various things. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Considering that these signs could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract infection, yes you can use it, but if the signs persist despite a week course of this antibiotic a veterinary check up is absolutely needed. Dosage you can use would be 5mg/kg orally every 12 hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Ask your veterinarian if the medication can be compounded or flavored. This could make administration easier. When done properly, scruffing the neck is an acceptable, safe and painless way to restrain a small pet such as a mouse.

Hello there! This does sound like a reasonable dose that's on the high end of the recommended range, however, there are better pain reliever choices available through your veterinarian that run less risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in rats than ibuprofen does. While this is unlikely to occur with one dose at this amount, the longer it's used, the more GI irritation will occur. I strongly suggest bringing Liquor to the vet for evaluation of his twisted or broken ankle as soon as possible, especially if he is non-weight bearing (not putting any pressure on it at all) or if the area appears swollen. It looks like there's a vet near you that sees exotics: Links Road Animal and Bird Clinic 41 The Links Rd, North York, ON M2P 1T7, Canada +1 416-223-1165 At the vet's office, he'll get a full physical exam, and they may recommend an x-ray to detect any fractures. In the meantime, try to keep Liquor confined to a small space, and make sure his food and water are easily accessible. The more rest he gets, the better he'll heal. Good luck, and I hope that Liquor feels better soon!