How do i force feed my Iguana?

Posted by Gleb on January 08, 2001 at 11:45:26:

Hi, i've adopted an iguana a few weeks ago.. went to the vet, got a blood test for my new pet, results came in.. vet says that she has a slight liver infection, he prescribed some pills that iam suppose to mix with water and force feed this mixture to her. she (or he) is aprx. 2 years old, tame and very strong.. what is the procedure when trying to stick a syringe in her mouth.. i tried holding on to her dewlap with 2 fingers of one hand and her upper jaw with another hand, and my friend would try to stick the serynge in her mouth.. but i can only hold it open for a very short time, 1-2 seconds max, than she starts to fight...i just dont know what to do, should i just invite my entire football team and we should all try to hold her down with force. hehe really dont know... if you can recomend anything.. please

thanks

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• you don't *force* as much as you *coax* .... (more) iZ's mom (back + rambling away as usual) 01/08/01 (0)
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