Force feeding or oral medication how to.

[Chris Waring]

Hi.
I sometimes read on here of owners having to force feed their chameleons or give oral medication. How do you go about this? How do you get the chameleon to open its mouth. I am not in a position where I am going to have to do this but would like to Just in case it's an emergency and I can't find the information quickly I would like to know just in case.

 

[Trace]

We have written a short article on administering different medications and a little about the more commonly used medications in veterinary medicine. Perhaps you will find this helpful: https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/health/vet/

 

[Chris Waring]

Just what I wanted thanks.

 

[R.H]

that article is very very useful , I always worried administering antibiotic. I used to panic thinking iv chocked her because she used to hold her head up high phew it's normal.
Also iv noticed that her lips part at night when sleeping but I'm putting this down to meds being given daily and maybe sore lips .