Herniated Chick needs help! (graphic photo)

[venymae]

ok so I put one caplet into 67 ml of water that should give me a solution concentration of approximatly 3.75mg per .5 ml. Yay. This stuff smells like cat piss.

 

[venymae]

Oh snap, it's not dissolving into the water...

 

[casportpony]

Oh snap, it's not dissolving into the water...

Try 25 ml corn syrup instead of water

 

[casportpony]

once capsule and 25 ml of corn syrup = 20 mg/ml?
0.03 x 125 / 20 = 0.1875 ml? Round up to 0.2?

 

[venymae]

"The crystalline form of cephalexin, which is available, is a monohydrate. It is a white or almost white crystalline solid having a bitter taste. Solubility in water is about 1% at room temperature." Well crap. I don't have corn syrup. Would maple work?

 

[venymae]

it seems the oral suspension uses benzyl alcohol, maltodextrin, and modified corn starch, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sugar (fruit granulated), and xanthan gum. Huh. You learn something new every day...

 

[DaviJones]

Just a suggestion, I only have most of my experience with cats and dogs but perhaps crush the pills into a fine powder(meat mallet and baggie) and then mix it with water for a suspension and then tube it. Of course I've only had mine for a few months at most so I'd probably trust Casportpony's input more

You're doing great, good on you for trying to save the chick!

 

[venymae]

Just a suggestion, I only have most of my experience with cats and dogs but perhaps crush the pills into a fine powder(meat mallet and baggie) and then mix it with water for a suspension and then tube it. Of course I've only had mine for a few months at most so I'd probably trust Casportpony's input more

You're doing great, good on you for trying to save the chick!

Thanks Davi, it's actually already a powder in a gel caplet. Haha, just doesn't disolve readily in water! The product info tells me everything its NOT soluble in. lol I have molasses, honey, and maple syrup. I'm just gonna wing it with the water mixture, at least he won't be getting an overdose. Haaaa....witch craftin' it all up in this house tonight!!

 

[DaviJones]

Thanks, sorry about that I didn't think the solubility could be that bad. Good luck! He's made it this far, I believe in him Once again, you're doing really great!

 

[venymae]

Well surprise surprise! The little guy got up and walked a couple paces! More actively peeping and sitting in a more "normal" position too. Still obviously weak though. Lets hope the trend continues though... so far only sugar water with electrolytes and vitamins. Might add a friend for him tonight now that he's a little more alive. Still not sure what to do about the nub that is preventing his navel from closing...

One thing at a time though...right????