Bread

Dandelion · 08-10-2008, 04:37 PM

Hi

I have soaked some medicine in a piece of bread so I can give to the sick tortoises easily.

But I was wondering if the bread would do them harm?

Thanks.

rodneyvet · 08-10-2008, 04:49 PM

Hello, what medication are you giving and for what reason?

Dandelion · 09-10-2008, 12:25 PM

Hi,

What does that have to do with my question?

rodneyvet · 09-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Accuracy of dosing for one, if you are soaking reasonably large amounts it can be difficult to ensure you are getting the right dose in. As for what reason, simply that if you are treating a gastrointestinal condition, overloading with carbohydrate might not be the best thing to do. I find that for most oral meds, Mediterranean torts can usually be dosed directly both for accuracy of the dose and ensuring they get it all. Goodluck

Dandelion · 09-10-2008, 04:39 PM

Hi

Thanks but I know I am giving the right dosage of medication, it's just that I was wondering whether the bread (which soaks in the medicine and given to tortoises) could be harmful to them.

I am not treating for gastrointestinal conditions, so I guess the carbohydrates won't do them harm (??).

I tried giving them the medicine through a syringe in liquid form but they just spit it out, when I soak it in bread, it becomes creamy and they don't spit it out. They swallow it all and I feel good that I know they are taking all their medication.

Thanks again for your help.

rodneyvet · 09-10-2008, 04:49 PM

If its not too much bread you should be fine as long as the creaminess you are describing is not some sort of interraction of the bread with the medication you are giving. if it is an interraction the medication may be being altered to a different chemical making it ineffective (some things you can mix and some you cant) thats about all i can say. hope this helps.

sandy · 09-10-2008, 05:10 PM

Thankyou for your help in this section Mark, all help welcomed

rodneyvet · 09-10-2008, 05:13 PM

anytime, that really is no problem

**sarah** · 09-10-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandy

Thankyou for your help in this section Mark, all help welcomed

I second that EXCELLENT advice

Pussygalore · 09-10-2008, 05:28 PM

have you tried a peice of cucumber or some other food they really like, a strawberry etc they sometimes work

08-10-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
Dandelion Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 350	Bread Hi I have soaked some medicine in a piece of bread so I can give to the sick tortoises easily. But I was wondering if the bread would do them harm? Thanks.

09-10-2008, 05:10 PM	#7
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Thankyou for your help in this section Mark, all help welcomed __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

08-10-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	Hello, what medication are you giving and for what reason?

09-10-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
Dandelion Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 350	Hi, What does that have to do with my question?

09-10-2008, 01:05 PM	#4
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	Accuracy of dosing for one, if you are soaking reasonably large amounts it can be difficult to ensure you are getting the right dose in. As for what reason, simply that if you are treating a gastrointestinal condition, overloading with carbohydrate might not be the best thing to do. I find that for most oral meds, Mediterranean torts can usually be dosed directly both for accuracy of the dose and ensuring they get it all. Goodluck

09-10-2008, 04:39 PM	#5
Dandelion Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 350	Hi Thanks but I know I am giving the right dosage of medication, it's just that I was wondering whether the bread (which soaks in the medicine and given to tortoises) could be harmful to them. I am not treating for gastrointestinal conditions, so I guess the carbohydrates won't do them harm (??). I tried giving them the medicine through a syringe in liquid form but they just spit it out, when I soak it in bread, it becomes creamy and they don't spit it out. They swallow it all and I feel good that I know they are taking all their medication. Thanks again for your help.

09-10-2008, 04:49 PM	#6
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	If its not too much bread you should be fine as long as the creaminess you are describing is not some sort of interraction of the bread with the medication you are giving. if it is an interraction the medication may be being altered to a different chemical making it ineffective (some things you can mix and some you cant) thats about all i can say. hope this helps.

09-10-2008, 05:13 PM	#8
rodneyvet Member Incubating Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 117	anytime, that really is no problem

09-10-2008, 05:28 PM	#10
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	have you tried a peice of cucumber or some other food they really like, a strawberry etc they sometimes work

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