[Gpdd] HEALTH: Syringe tips

[robyn ferguson]

Hi All!

I have found when giving meds by syringe that the easiest way is to have the 
pig on your lap, facing away, then put a hand under the belly and lift them 
up to a sitting position so their back is against your stomach. This holds 
them steady and also means you can see what goes in the mouth and what goes 
everywhere else! Piggies have a space with no teeth between their incisors 
(front teeth) and molars (back teeth) called the buccal space. I put the tip 
of the syringe in the side of the mouth so it goes into this space, that 
stops the teeth from getting in the way. You might want to try giving a 
little at a time and letting the piggy swallow, to avoid choking. I have to 
give my pig 1/2mL of liquid meds at the moment and that takes two squirts as 
if I give it all at once it's too much for her little mouth and most of it 
just goes down her chin.
Piggies are easily diverted so a little bit of a favourite treat right after 
the meds can help a piggie forget the unpleasant experience (and also makes 
sure they have swallowed everything in their mouth).

Good Luck

Robyn

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