Thank you so much everyone for all your help. I am shocked that the vet thought that was the correct amount and I knew in my gut it wasn't right!! I chose to see her because it said she specialised in exotic animals, never again!! My sister also couldn't believe it when I told her. She also couldn't believe that Loki's teeth weren't checked by the vet as this could be a possible reason for the weight loss?! It really saddens me that vets don't appear to have the same compassionate care for our tiny little pets as they do for cats and dogs. I'm sure there must be some out there but sadly I am yet to find one.
Serendipity2000 - Thank you so much for going into such detail in helping me to understand and get the correct dosage. I wasn't given a smaller syringe, but had one from his previous medication. The solution was definitely not diluted and I measured it out the way you suggested last night by using both syringes and that really helped, thank you. I then put it onto a little spoon and it worked out to be a drop and and bit. Loki loves the taste!!!
I totally understand what you are saying about once a day. My sister said that is what all vets prescribe but because their metabolisms are so fast it will most likely have worn off by 12 hours. She definitely said not to double the dose (her and I had a little misunderstanding early on) but to give just a drop morning and night.
I am going to continue with his measured out nightly dose for now as this morning I woke up to find him tucking into his bowl of food and then climbing up the bars to see me!! Such a great way to start the day and it put a big smile on my face!!
