Marking a Syringe for Proper Dose

Have your veterinarian mark the syringe with tape to indicate the correct dosage for your bird. If the medicine is opaque (like Clavamox) it is best to mark the handle of the syringe at the point where you need to stop pulling the handle back. This way, you can overfill the syringe and push the excess back into the bottle using the marked handle. Always wipe off the outside of the syringe to avoid a sticky bird face and potentially too much medication going into your bird. Exact measuring of the dosage is very important and is calculated using the bird's weight. Don't over or under medicate! Be calm and make it fun.