What Sweetener with Moxidectin Plus?

[BBB]

Hi,
I intend to worm my birds with Moxidectin Plus. I have read that it is bitter and needs a sweetener.
What sweetener is commonly used?
My thought was to use a commercial Powerade product, thus adding sweetness and electroyltes.
Does anyone have see any pros or cons to that idea?

BBB.

[Lukec]

I use brown sugar.

[loz]

I have heard you can add a bit of Raspberry Cordial to the mix to sweeten it up.
Cheers, Loz

[Ripley]

Hi BBB,
I use Dr Rob Marshall's Quik Gel...I'm working on the principle that when worming or medicating a bird (gouldian) you put them under stress & combining the Qukl Gel & the Moxi Plus, not only does it cover the taste, but gives them the added boost they will need...
Coincidently, I just wormed my birds, the last two days with Moxi plus & Quik Gel, and the birds are full of vigour and happy.

Cheers
Ripley

[Diane]

You might want to read this topic on adding sweeteners to medications. Although that topic started off as referring to Baycox the general principle could be the same.

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