[Ag-eq] How to Administer Medicine for a Mini

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Michelle:

I keep several marked syringes of different sizes on hand.  I keep them in my
animal first aid kit.  I have different wound medications, bandages and the
like in there.  I also keep some antibiotics on hand at all times; I've had to
give them to the goats when they got cuts.  Goats like to get themselves into
trouble.  I usually keep some Bute around for my horse; you never know when you
might need it.  Most of the wound care supplies can be used on all the animals
and even me.

My horse is not good at taking medication; I even have trouble giving him the
dewormer.  If I mix wormers or medications with some apple sauce and sweet feed
he will just eat it.  This makes it less stressful for both of us.

Nella



Quoting Michelle Creedy  via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:

> Hi Jody
>
> Yes, the minis are at a great place! Everyone pretty much leaves me to do my
> thing.
>
> What a great idea about the diabetic-friendly syringes.
>
> Michelle
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ag-eq [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jody Ianuzzi via
> Ag-eq
> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 11:18 AM
> To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
> Cc: Jody Ianuzzi
> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] How to Administer Medicine for a Mini
>
> Hi Michelle,
>
> It seems to me that diabetic syringes have tactual marking because so many
> diabetics have limited vision.
>
> Did you move your minis to a different stable where they are more friendly?
>
> JODY 🐺
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> > On Jun 15, 2015, at 10:08 AM, Michelle Creedy via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Nella
> >
> > Thanks for the great suggestions. I really appreciate all the
> > knowledge on this list. It's great!
> >
> > Michelle
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ag-eq [mailto:ag-eq-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nella
> > Foster via Ag-eq
> > Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:50 PM
> > To: Agricultural and Equestrean Division List
> > Cc: nfoster at extremezone.com
> > Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] How to Administer Medicine for a Mini
> >
> > Hello Michelle:
> >
> > I hope your mini gets well very soon.
> >
> > Do you need to give an injection or oral liquid medicine?
> >
> > I have some syringes that a friend put grooves on the plunger part.  I
> > have some marked with each CC and others with the half CC.  I can use
> > these when giving liquid medication to dogs, cats, goats and horses.
> > I just put the syringe into the medication and draw it up until I get to
> the right groove.
> > If I go to far I just squirt the extra back into the bottle.
> >
> > When I give the medication I put the syringe in the side of their
> > cheeck and push in the plunger.  I will hold the smaller animals heads
> > up so the medicine is more likely to go down their throats.  I can't
> > really do this with a full sized horse.  I have not learned how to
> > give injections yet, but hope to do it someday.
> >
> > I hope this makes sense, if you have questions I'll try to explain it
> > better.
> > Maybe Zac has some good ideas.
> >
> > Nella
> > Quoting Michelle Creedy  via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
> >
> >> Hi List
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> One of my minis has to take some medication because she's got a
> >> breathing issue. My question is, how do I administer it if it
> >> involves a syringe? I can't really imagine how to get the right
> >> amount and I'm terrified I'll kill her or something stupid. Right
> >> now, I've had to ask for help because the intervention was something
> >> I needed right away. Any help would be appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I'll be going to convention so hope to meet some of you there.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Michelle
> >>
> >>
> >>
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