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Old 03-05-2022, 01:41 AM  
Ria P
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Default Re: Red sore / lump on my female Syrian's bum. Need advice!

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Originally Posted by jessandflo View Post
Thank you for your message. It's really nice to know that you'd have picked the same option as well! I read somewhere that Metacam isn't supposed to be given long-term but I would disagree if it manages the pain.
It's supposed to cause kidney damage if given long term but that's not something i ever worried about.

As for the antibiotic, the only way i was able to administer it to my late Syrian was via a syringe. I drew up the antibiotic first followed by a little undiluted Ribena. I picked him up and slowly squirted it into the corner of his mouth giving him time to swallow it.
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