My chinchilla won't take medicine. What treats can I use safely?

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Hi, I was prescribed 2 separate oral medicines (Meloxicam and Baytril) for my Chinchilla, its been a struggle giving it to her recently, is it ok to add it or mix it with a treat to give it to her, if yes what would you recommend. Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 8 days old | 1.49 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

You can put the medicine in a treat but Gerald will have to eat the whole treat. You can try fried fruit or yougart. Usually they like things higher in sugar. Just make sure you are using a small amount and not over doing it with treats.

My chinchilla won't take medicine. What treats can I use safely?

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