How Do You Give A Pet Squirrel Medication?
Pet squirrels squirm, twist, bark and may bite if you don’t know how to get that horrible medication into their tummies properly. This guide walks through possible ways of trying to get your pet squirrel to take medication. Take a syringe (usually provided by your veterinarian) and draw the dosage of medication into it. Try to give the dose to your squirrel without restraining him. Sometimes fate is on your side and he’ll actually take the medications without struggling. Wrap your squirrel in a towel and hold him. Make sure he/she feels safe and secure. Sometimes a good snuggle is just what your pet needs to feel calm and secure. Bribe your pet. The last thing you want is for your squirrel to associate the syringe with a bad experience. Bribe your pet into nibbling on the syringe with veterinarian-approved treats such as applesauce or special wildlife peanut butter by placing these treats on the end of the syringe. Slowly push on the syringe so that the medication is administered to yo
