Which parasites and what meds, if I may ask? And o boy yeah its not easy to medicate them especially with some meds that taste bad. It takes a technique and everyone kindof develops their own that works for them. Did the vet show you how?

What I do is come at the side of their mouth with the edge of the syringe and sortof "pry" their mouth open a tiny bit and quick put the syringe in so they bite on the tip but cant close their mouths. then I can squirt the stuff in. you have to keep their head still enough during this and a little while after to make sure they dont just shake it right back out. Hopefully the vet gave you extra meds for the practice trys Truly, a lot may get wasted while you work this out and if you run out, tell the vet, there should be no problem with getting some more.

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