thoughts on medication administration

Administering Medication Using Syringes (Mouth/Orally)

Mary Poppins was on to something when she said "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down".

Rabbits are fragile and sometimes need medication to feel better. Using a very minimal amount banana or any other preferred fruit helps rabbits latch to the tip. From there, inject the liquid quickly.

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Administering Medication Using Droppers (Ears) OR Syringes (Ears)

Lops are more susceptible to ear infections due to their narrow ear canals & shape of ear. In this demonstration, Tres is a lop who's ear infection is being treated with Tresaderm (medication in a dropper container).

It's unfortunate, but you must keep the ears up for about 30 seconds to ensure that the medication goes into the canal. DO NOT SQUEEZE OR TUG ON EARS. If you notice your lop earred rabbits acting strangely, ear infections may be the culprit (usually accompanied with stasis-like behaviors).

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Administering Medication Using Droppers (Eyes)

Your rabbit's eyes say a lot about their overall health. Problems with their tear ducts could be indicative of issues with their teeth/need for a molar trim (common for lop eared rabbits). Common eye problems include blocked tear ducts, foreign objects in the eyes, and bacterial infections.

When administering eye drops, do your best to be gentle while keeping their eye open. Rabbits are fragile and you can easily injure them if you're too aggressive.