How Do You Give A Pet Lizard A Shot?
Owning a pet lizard means you have to sometimes give it medicine or a shot. Even though reptiles don’t typically need vaccines, they may require shots such as antibiotics for infections or sedatives before surgeries. Also, fluids may need to be injected in case of dehydration. Learn the proper ways to give a pet lizard a shot. When giving a lizard a shot, if the needle goes through the scale, it will not only dull the needle but also will be painful for the lizard. The size of the needle used to give a pet lizard a shot depends on the size of the lizard. Note that the higher the gauge number, the smaller the needle. Keep in mind that the 27 gauge needle is commonly used on smaller lizards, whereas gauges ranging 20-23 are used more often for larger lizards. Take notice of terms associated with the three ways to give a pet lizard a shot: Subcutaneous (SQ), which is between the skin and muscle; Intramuscular (IM), which is in the muscle; and Intravenous (IV), which is in the vein. Insert
