Wynd I am glad yours made it. Sometimes before you know better you try anything and in your case it worked. I had to say something because though yours made it one with a weaker immune system might not.
Many people read these threads searching for help and so it's important that the risks of some things be made very plain. Many people think nothing is dangerous about Raw Honey, despite the number of children and animals that are killed by it every year.
Until you know the danger, it wouldn't even cross your radar. But I have been rearing baby animals for a very long time. Thus learned it early.
It's only a kindness to try and save those I can help.
Sugar water is less effective but raw honey is dangerous and folks need to know that. Karo is best or Agave syrup - which most health and some grocery stores now carry.
If honey was all I'd find a way to heat a good bit up until the bacteria probably died, then let it cool and then use it.
I have baby jars around, wouldn't hurt to put honey in one, close it and put it in boiling water for five minutes.
