I've really struggled giving meds b/c my boys hate that syringe. I need to work harder on getting them used to it... Inevitably, some day, you will have to administer medication so it's good to establish a method for it!
I'm a nurse so going to raid the supplies today for syringes. I have one atm from his NSAIDs though. Want to see if I can get something even smaller.I knew I'd seen that somewhere. Looked and my bottle says approx 28 drops = 1mL
@Aggie you should find 1mL syringes if you're going to try it. You don't need to water it down, just put it on something he'll eat right away or if he'll let you squirt it right in his beak without a fuss that's easiest. However - none of mine will let me do that!
Yes, Peanut is big and probably a little heavy due to being lazy. We think he's a cross rather than one subspecies. Since he's a stray we'll never know. Mr. Spock is a Vos and he stays around 410 (very active). Tigger is SI and he is around 450 (not very active).
Yes my thoughts too!! But meds are so yucky he's like no way mum!!! We towel to get them down. He's not fussed afterwards as will sit on me and cuddle. Such a sooky bum lolSince your baby is only 5 mo. old, it would serve you well to teach him to take anything and everything from a syringe right now. If he gets ill in the future him taking meds from a syringe will be invaluable.
You can buy syringes from several bird supply stores or get a few from your vet.
For Peanut - being that it has been more important to get meds in than the actual method, the vet said crackers were ok. He LOVES cheeze-it's and goldfish crackers... I don't know why or where he discovered his love for them, but they work. So we break off enough of the cracker to hide the meds in and down it goesYes my thoughts too!! But meds are so yucky he's like no way mum!!! We towel to get them down. He's not fussed afterwards as will sit on me and cuddle. Such a sooky bum lol
Thank you! I do love him.I keep a mineral/calcium block in Jasper's cage and she chews on it. If your bird will use the calcium block, you should never have to worry about calcium levels. Here are some vegetables high in calcium;
Meat is not the only source of protein and animal protein is not easily digested by a parrot. I feed tofu about once a week to increase protein intake and it is a complete protein. Tofu is, of course merely soy beans.
- Spinach.
- Kale.
- Okra.
- Collards.
- Soybeans.
- White beans.
Here is a site that gives several veggies high in protein. 8 High-Protein Vegetables
BTW - he is a pretty boy and likes his vet - that's a good thing.
I am a little reserved giving supplement for that reason. Like it can be not ingested at all or too much. Vet did give me a brand he wants me to use and said once per week.Great that the liver results were normal. My 'tiels calcium is slightly low so I give him a small amount of Dean's supplement. Calcium Powder
Have to be careful with supplement because you don't want to give too much and then your bird becomes hypercalcemic (elevated blood calcium level). Check with the vet regarding the supplement.
Calcivet by vetfarm. Once weekly.I don't give him the supplement daily. @2-3 times a week. Which supplement does the vet want you to use?