Here you go, Lynn... this method is equally effective!
 
Tips for Proper Administration of Metronidazole (Flagyl)
 
In the life of every ferret the day the vet prescribes metronidazole
eventually comes.  The observant ferret owner will immediately notice that
the vet does not give the ferret a dose during the course of the office
visit, instead recommending the dosage be administered at home after the
prescription is filled at the local compounding pharmacy.  There is a
good reason for this.
 
A truly knowledgeable pharmacist will provide the first clue of this when
he asks you, "What flavor would you like?"  Feel free to assume he means
"what flavor your ferret would like".  When dealing with metronidazole,
the question is rhetorical.
 
The following procedure will greatly simplify the administration of the
medication:
 
Before taking medication out of the sack from the pharmacy, place your
ferret inside his cage.  Padlock the door.  Place the cage in the
bathroom.  Close the door.  Block the closed door with a heavy piece of
furniture.
 
Dress comfortably.  A washable, long sleeved, heavy cotton shirt is
recommended.  Eye protection is mandatory.  Sunglasses will provide
adequate protection if safety glasses are not available.  Shoes should be
comfortable for running.  Pants should be washable and loose fitting to
provide full range of motion.
 
Turn on your stereo.  Turn up the volume until nearby windows rattle.
Take the medication out of the sack.  Shake well.  Using the provided
syringe, draw the prescribed amount into the syringe.  Disregard any
sounds you might hear coming from your bathroom.
 
Draw 3ml of Ferretone (Furotone or Linatone etc,) into a large dropper or
syringe.  Have a similarly attired assistant hold the Ferretone dropper.
 
Place a call to your local Animal Control Department and explain the
situation.  An experienced Animal Control Department will send two
officers to the scene immediately.  Inexperienced ACD's will send two
officers just out of curiosity.  When the Animal Control Officers arrive,
have them extract and secure the ferret in the bathroom.  Ignore the
screams, these people are trained and get paid to do this.
 
Once the ferret is secure, you may place the medication dropper against
the clenched teeth of the ferret and express a few drops of the
medication.  Step back quickly.  Have your assistant repeat the procedure
with the Ferretone dropper.  Repeat this procedure until all medication
has been administered.
 
The ferret may then be released.
 
A high pressure sprayer attached to your garden hose will expedite
cleanup.
 
Debi Christy
Ferrets First Foster Home
 
Practical & easy training, care, & maintenance articles available at
http://www.geocities.com/ferretsfirst/
[Posted in FML issue 3806]