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Handfeeding Critical Care The first photos are ones that SandyF took  of the way she prepares a 1cc syringe for handfeeding Oxbow's Critical Care. The photos that follow are methods that I used to give Jasmine her Critical Care. I usually give the Critical Care in a 35cc syringe, spoon, or a thicker version (less water) in a mini bowl. All of the methods work so just find one that works best for you and your guinea pig. Thanks, Sandy, for your awesome photos! Date(s): January 21, 2007. Album by Guinea Pig Fun. Photos by Kathy and SandyF. 1 - 17 of 17 Total.
Tip is cut off almost to the barrel of a 1cc syringe Hole is widened with a tool (awl) I keep for that purpose After I clip the syringe tip, I just insert the awl and rotate it around a few times to widen the hole. Lightly file cut end to smooth any rough edges Critical Care is mixed to a consistency just slightly looser than Cream of Wheat. A higher volume of the thinner CC may need to be fed to achieve the proper dose. Because there is a smaller amount being worked with, the formula can be stirred between fillings to keep the formula thin (in larger syringes, I’ve found that it starts to thicken pretty fast). The formula comes out of the syringe in droplets. This makes it very easy to feed smaller amounts at a time. Add water as needed to thin the Critical Care. Critical Care by Oxbow; given via a spoon in the beginning Eating Critical Care from a spoon - she loved it! Eating Critical Care from a spoon Jasmine being fed Oxbow's Critical Care in a 35cc syringe The stiffer version was a supplement to her hay, pellets, and veggies and was to maintain her eight Jasmine eating some of the tub of Critical Care that was donated to her by her vet A stiffer version (less water) was used when the CC was put in a little dish Snowy's feed is being supplemented with Oxbow's Critical Care to try to put some weight on her.