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Roger Vaughn <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 5 Feb 2003 14:50:43 -0500
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>I've had the best luck giving Prednisone in tablet form, since my
>ferrets don't seem to like the flavorings the pharmacists typically
>use in liquid preparations.  Although that's not to say that Timmy
>won't like them.
 
I can't help but agree.  I've read many stories of ferrets fighting their
prednisone, and I always just have to say, "huh?" I have always given the
tablet form to my kids and never had a bit of trouble with it.  It always
goes down without a fuss.
 
I have even been able to give the dreaded metronidazole in tablet form
with no fuss whatsoever.  Broken up (but not powdered) in a little
Nutrical, the ferret never knows it's anything but a treat.
 
roger & the wolverine wannabees
missing bear
[Posted in FML issue 4050]

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