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Sometimes as reptile owners we have to administer oral fluids, liquid calcium, medication, acidophiLiz+ and slurries. I decided to write this
page because this is a topic that I get quite a few questions about. There are only two methods of orally administering fluids effectively.
Below there are 3 pictures of two methods of administering oral fluids. There is actually a third method as well that you will find
at the bottom but at this time there are no pictures.
The first method is good for new dragon owners and also good for someone who doesn't have an assistant to help.
page because this is a topic that I get quite a few questions about. There are only two methods of orally administering fluids effectively.
Below there are 3 pictures of two methods of administering oral fluids. There is actually a third method as well that you will find
at the bottom but at this time there are no pictures.
The first method is good for new dragon owners and also good for someone who doesn't have an assistant to help.
Method two: Requires two people
Get the meds ready then pinch the loose skin on his beard approximately centre.
Get the meds ready then pinch the loose skin on his beard approximately centre.
Then pull down gently yet firmly and the dragon will open his mouth. Most dragons resist but cannot resist for long. Once the mouth is open then
have your assistant drop the full dose in. Note: This method works best if your assistant is also holding the dragon's tail firmly to prevent him from
flailing around. This does not hurt them, it's merely uncomfy.
have your assistant drop the full dose in. Note: This method works best if your assistant is also holding the dragon's tail firmly to prevent him from
flailing around. This does not hurt them, it's merely uncomfy.
Method one
First get the meds ready... Then get your dragon in your hand and using your thumb pull down the side of his mouth and then slowly drip the
appropriate dosage of fluids.
First get the meds ready... Then get your dragon in your hand and using your thumb pull down the side of his mouth and then slowly drip the
appropriate dosage of fluids.
Written by: Robin Moniz 2007
My apologies for the photo quality of the last two pictures my 10 year old took them
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Method three: Requires two people
Feeding Tube/Stomache Catheter
Feeding Tube/Stomache Catheter
I have found this method extremely useful especially with sick or dehydrated animals.
For this method I mostly use a 3 ml syringe and lightly lubricated stomach catheter (as seen in the
image on the bottom right) Using this method, you can run the tube down the esophagus, by-passing
the glottis (the air hole in which they breath through) and getting the fluids far enough down the throat
so as to negate the risk of aspiration of fluids, which can cause respiratory illness or drowning.
The jaw does not have to be pried to far for this method and it can reduce the stress on the animal
which may otherwise in fact contribute to them aspirating on fluids placed directly into their mouth
near the glottis.
For this method I mostly use a 3 ml syringe and lightly lubricated stomach catheter (as seen in the
image on the bottom right) Using this method, you can run the tube down the esophagus, by-passing
the glottis (the air hole in which they breath through) and getting the fluids far enough down the throat
so as to negate the risk of aspiration of fluids, which can cause respiratory illness or drowning.
The jaw does not have to be pried to far for this method and it can reduce the stress on the animal
which may otherwise in fact contribute to them aspirating on fluids placed directly into their mouth
near the glottis.
Feeding Tube / Stomach Catheter
Feeding Syringe
