Dogs and cats are given injections as often as people. Pet owners who know how to inject a dog correctly understand that this saves a lot of time and money, since it is expensive and difficult to take the animal to the veterinary clinic every day, especially if the dog is large. If the doctor has prescribed injections for your pet, ask him to show you how to do it and be present at the first injection you give.
Instructions
Very important!
The injection medicine is drawn into a disposable syringe. Some medications need to be diluted with an anesthetic beforehand, and follow the directions and dosage. It is very important to release all the air from the syringe, as even one vial can have very serious consequences!
How to inject a dog intramuscularly
An intramuscular injection is usually given in the biceps femoris. Before giving the injection to the dog, put the animal on its side correctly, and the puppy or small dog can be lifted so that it does not rest on the floor with its hind legs. The paw you will inject into should be relaxed.
Spread the fur of the animal and disinfect the injection site. Now you need to make a puncture. The needle should enter approximately two-thirds of its length, perpendicular to the skin surface. Do not be alarmed if you insert the needle too deeply or even touch the bone - nothing bad will happen, just pull it back. If there is blood in the syringe, it means that you got into a blood vessel, inject in another place. If there is no blood, start slowly injecting the medicine.
How to inject a dog subcutaneously
Most often, dogs are injected subcutaneously in the area of the shoulder blades, but not too close to the neck. You need to part the coat and disinfect the injection site. Then you need to collect the skin in a fold and quickly insert a needle into its base. After the injection, you can massage the skin a little. Please note that the medicine will be absorbed faster if you preheat it to 38.5 degrees - this is exactly the body temperature of the dog.
Note!
If a blood vessel is damaged during the injection, slight bleeding is possible. Fear not, just apply a hydrogen peroxide swab to the area.
If the dog twitches during the injection, the needle may break. If the end is visible, remove it immediately! Otherwise, quickly take the animal to the clinic, you will have to remove the needle promptly.
Poor disinfection can result in suppuration, which can be seen by redness and hardening of the skin at the injection site. It is urgent to show the animal to the veterinarian.
