Unfortunately, dogs, just like humans, sometimes get sick. Drops and injections are often the most effective treatment. Almost any course of antibiotics is prescribed for at least 5 days. Moreover, every day you need to do 2-3 injections. Not everyone has the opportunity to take an animal to a veterinary clinic with such frequency. Therefore, it is advisable for dog owners to learn how to inject themselves.
It is necessary
- - syringe with a needle;
- - medicine;
- - muzzle
Instructions
Step 1
Put a muzzle on the dog or bandage his face with a bandage. Ask a helper to fix the animal.
Step 2
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Take syringe and needle. It should be remembered that only sterile instruments should be used for injections. Draw the required amount of medicine into the syringe and, lifting it up with the needle, release some liquid. This manipulation is necessary in order to remove air bubbles.
Step 3
For a subcutaneous injection, part the dog's coat between the shoulder blades, at the withers. Grab a fold of skin and pull it slightly away from your body. Insert the needle under the base of the fold, at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Inject the medicine under the animal's skin. Remove the needle and reassure and praise the dog. It is not necessary to disinfect the injection site. You should be aware that if the syringe plunger is moving tightly enough, then most likely the needle is inserted incorrectly - into the skin, and not under it.
Step 4
It is recommended to make an intramuscular injection into the thigh muscle of the hind paw, from the outside. Lay the dog on its side and fix its hind leg. Insert the needle about 2/3 of its length, perpendicular to the animal's skin. If blood appears, remove the needle and inject elsewhere. If the blood does not come out, calmly inject the medicine, pull out the needle and lightly massage the injection site.
Step 5
Intravenous injection requires special skills and knowledge. This type of injection is very risky and should only be performed by professionals. An exception to this rule is when the dog already has an intravenous catheter.
