From:
deevecchione
Date: 2002-04-05 12:09:00 UTC
Subject: Types of pred..what do discriminating ferrets like?
Hi,
Me again. As I mentioned, Molly is getting 1/4 tab(.25 mg) prednisone
twice daily. I pry her mouth open and aim for the back of her throat.
I am successful in getting her to swallow it on the first try, about
70% of the time. I worry that the edges could scrape her throat
though, or that she might aspirate it, if that's possible. I give her
some Ferretone to chase it down with and I always give it with a
meal, to minimize stomach upset.
I am thinking of switching to a liquid form...such as Pediapred or
Orapred. Which is tastier? Which do ferrets like better? Maybe I
should get a week's worth of each and try them both? Has anyone had
pred compounded with good results?
Or maybe I should just stick with the tablet?
What do you think?
Dodie
[Cheating by putting quick note here, but try grinding the 1/4 tab and giving it with Ferretone IF the vet does not object to her having Ferretone due to her other problems. -- Sukie]