How Do You Administer Intramuscular Injections In Dogs?
An often-overlooked part of pet care is medical care. You are responsible for your dog’s medical health. Although, your dog’s veterinarian will perform most of the medical procedures on your dog, there will be times where you will have to administer some of them. One such situation is the intramuscular injection. Some health conditions require you to inject your dog frequently, making it far more convenient to give the intramuscular injections yourself than to take your dog to the vet. You can follow some steps to administer intramuscular injections in your dog. Choose a quiet, well-lit area where your dog will be standing or sitting on a non-slippery surface. Ask someone to assist you. Intramuscular injections can be painful and your dog may not be willing to submit to the administration of the injection. Your assistant should restrain your dog, but only use enough force to keep the dog in place. Pay special attention to the head of the dog. Choose an injection site. Avoid any areas t
