[Gpdd] HEALTH: syringe feedings

[Algernon07 at aol.com]

Hi,
     Glad that you clarified the amounts that should syriged for a syringe 
feeding. The woman in the video certain looked as though she knew what she was 
doing -- except for putting a finger or thumb over the poor piggy's eye at one 
point. I really thought that she knew what she was doing! Still, it gives us 
an idea of the process and your instructions for amounts is MOST helpful.
     (I guess the way I have been doing it is ok.)
     Charlie seems to like to be wrapped, perhaps because he associates it 
(now) with yummy treats (his antibiotic). Also, he does better with a feeling of 
security but that's Charlie's particular personality. I also leave the top of 
his wrap loose so that his paws are free. The wrap also gives some support to 
his "seated" bottom half.

     Again, thanks for supplying the additional information. So many of us 
really muddle through this process until (hopefully) we eventually become 
proficient.


Alge and the Jolly Rodents


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