How Do You Give A Dog Intramuscular Injections?
Injections are often a normal part of your veterinarian’s care for your dog. Although you depend on your veterinarian to administer most of the injections given to your dog, there are times when you may have to do it yourself. For example, your dog may be diabetic and require insulin therapy to remain healthy. Still, many pet owners are nervous about administering the medication themselves and require a little practice. Follow the steps below to administer an intramuscular injection to your dog. Choose a quiet place with good lighting to administer the injection. Be sure the dog is standing on a non-slippery surface. Ask a friend or family member to help you restrain the dog. He should only use enough restraint to keep the dog in place and keep the dog’s head under control. Decide where to administer the injection. The medication your are administering or your veterinarian may suggest a particular injection site. Always defer to those instructions. Avoid diseased or injured areas. Othe
