Things You'll Need
- Oxbow Critical Care food
- Syringe
- Towel
- Water
- Measuring spoon
- Small mammal veterinarian
Instructions
Syringe Feeding
Gather everything you will need to feed the ailing guinea pig, including the Critical Care food, syringe, water, spoon and towel.
Mix the recommended amount of Critical Care food with water--about one part food to two parts water. Stir until it forms a thin paste.
Fill the syringe with the pasty food. This will be easier to do by separating the syringe and dropping the food into the wider side as opposed to trying to suction the paste through the tip.
Wrap the guinea pig in a towel and place on a flat surface, such as a table, for optimum stability. Try to secure the guinea pig's legs inside the towel so it won't be able to push the syringe away.
Grasp the guinea pig gently on either side of its head with one hand and use the other hand to hold the syringe with thumb and index fingers on either side of the plunger.
Place the syringe in one side of the guinea pig's mouth, behind the teeth, and slowly administer some food. Only feed small portions at a time, allowing the animal to chew the food thoroughly.
Repeat the feeding until the appropriate amount of food is administered. Dosage is based on weight of the guinea pig and needs to be determined by a veterinarian.