Training with a syringe

[Momo & Mido]

Hello AA friends,

I need some advice.
Blue’s thyroid might not work properly. We are going to start the treatment in a few days. And if it works he will need it for the rest of his life.
I don’t want to catch him 2 times a day for the rest of his life. So I want to train him to take it from the syringe himself. I thought about a spoon. But I’m afraid he won’t get the right dosage. They are not like dogs that lick it until it shines.

So my question is. If I train with the syringe, what is best to put in it that is safe for training? I’ve used formula in the past. But that is a bit of a pain to make. So apple juice? Anyone other ideas?

 

[Mizzely]

I use jarred baby food puree. Sweet potato is a favorite

You could also use unsweetened applesauce or a bit of fruit juice.

 

[Shezbug]

Coconut water or watered down fruit juice is what I’ve used.
Mango, watermelon, grape are easy to make with a fork from a fresh chunk of fruit or simply use any 100% juice with some water.

 

[flwindsurf]

I'd start training with a syringe of water before moving on to other flavors. I give C4 juice, apple sauce, and baby food sweet potatoes via a syringe but I started training with water.

 

[Shezbug]

I'd start training with a syringe of water before moving on to other flavors. I give C4 juice, apple sauce, and baby food sweet potatoes via a syringe but I started training with water.

The whole point to using tasty yummy flavours is to make the syringe more attractive so it will be more readily accepted.

 

[Momo & Mido]

We are using some fruit juice right now to make it big reward. His girlfriend is hocked. So I say that is a win! Hopefully he will catch on quickly. I really like the coconut water idea as well