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How to give my pet rat antibiotics without a syringe on Thanksgiving?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 2 years and 1 month old | 5.38 lbs

I have a pet rat with some prescription antibiotics that I need to administer only I threw away his 1ml oral syringes yesterday by accident and now I can't access replacement syringes. I am so worried skipping any days for his prescription. (Because it's thanksgiving there are no stores open)

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 23rd, 2017

1 mL is 1/5 of a teaspoon. Depending on how much you were giving him this may help you extrapolate. You could also find a neighbor with young kids and see what tools they may have in their medicine cabinet! Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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