The Duck Thread

[OldMissionChick]

Big day for Howard!  May I ask which antibiotic was recommended for dealing with the septic joint?  

Since he weighs 6 pounds they gave me 22.7 mg Baytril twice per day. The tricky part will be how to i give it to him...

 

[Debs Flock]

Since he weighs 6 pounds they gave me 22.7 mg Baytril twice per day. The tricky part will be how to i give it to him...

He's a beautiful duck! Please keep us posted and feel free to share how you give it to him.

 

[OldMissionChick]

Aw, sorry, I recall that bumble giving him trouble.  Was it the bumble that caused the septic joint?  Glad you were able to get him to the vet.  Do you give him the meds orally?

Yes it was, or believed to be. Meds orally twice a day. Now the question is how to administer them lol.

 

[Julie Birb]

Took Howard to an avian vet about his bumble. Turns out his joint is septic but we have some oral antibiotics that will take care of it. He wasnt to crazy about the 1 hour drive one way at first but became my co pilot and everything was good.

Then took a nap after getting organic kale & beet greens on the way home lol

Speechless about Howard upright in the tub. So cute. So is your child. You rock for taking him in for help.

 

[Julie Birb]

They are so pretty. 

Patti, their cheeks. Why are they so cute? What is it with ducks?

 

[casportpony]

Quote: When I give pills I open their bill/beak and place the pill as far back on the right hand side of their mouth, then watch closely to make sure they don't spit it out.

-Kathy

 

[Debs Flock]

A bit off the current topic, but couldn't resist! Had to share.

 

[Julie Birb]

A bit off the current topic, but couldn't resist! Had to share.

Debs thank you. I am loving all the photos of your feathered fluffers.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yes it was, or believed to be. Meds orally twice a day. Now the question is how to administer them lol.

Crush up the baytril put in just enough water to be able to suck up in a syringe with out needle of course then give right into mouth or you might try mixing with a little gator aid to mask the taste. never force down the throat. @casportpony may have better ideas.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: That will work, but I think you would have to use distilled water or there is a chance that the Baytril could bind with the calcium in hard water.

-Kathy