How To Give Prescribed Sub Q Injections to Your Pet
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- čas přidán 18. 07. 2018
- In this video, we learn how to administer prescribed subcutaneous injections to your pet. Please only give your pet prescribed fluids/medications, in coordination with your pet's medical team and their advice.
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Thank you for this. Was having trouble and this video made everything go smooth!
This is a great video. Thank you! I also like the way you respond to people in the comments. So kind and professional. 5 stars!
Hi there, we're glad to hear you enjoyed this video! And, thank you for the kind words and 5 stars 😊💚
Absolutely the most detailed instruction on injecting a dog thank you soooo much
Thank you! Glad we could help.
Wow, love the way you did simple step by step!
We're glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment and give us feedback 😊
Pawsome and helpful---thank you!
Thank you so much for this video
Thanks for this knowledge , I live in India and their is no doc for street dogs , I have little bet knowledge I love to helping them ,
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Looks very easy, Thanks !!
Awesome video! I give my 10 year old dog a subQ injection of Chondroprotec every 3 weeks. After studying your video a few times I can give the injection with no sign of pain or discomfort from him, thank you.
Excellent video!
Thank you so very much. Man this so very helpful.
We are happy we can provide some guidance!
Very informative. Thank you.
Good video thank you
Great video thanks for this it helped
Learnt the technique
Thanks
Very detailed and helpful.
Hi Karen, we're glad to hear that. Thank you 😊
Thank you for this!!!
I'm nervous to poke chirris
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This is a great video. Thank you 😊
And thank you! 🙂
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About to start giving my old girl an adequan inj at home , this vid helped me feel less nervous about it Thanks ladies !
how did it go?? im about to start as well
Thanks
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It is crucial to understand that Adequan Canine is a prescription medication that a licensed veterinarian should only administer. The importance of veterinary oversight cannot be stressed enough, as improper administration or dosage can lead to serious adverse reactions, including death. Your veterinarian can help you determine if your dog is the appropriate candidate for Adequan Canine and guide you through the dosage and administration process. It’s also important to note that regular check-ups with your veterinarian can help detect any negative side effects early on, ensuring that your dog receives the best possible care.
Do you have any recommendations for how to do this with long haired dogs? I have a large collie with very thick long fur. Thank you!
Hi Jenny, one thing you could try is wetting a cloth and then parting the fur between the shoulder blades. This will not perfectly clear your visibility, but it will help. Then with the hair wetted and parted flat, you can pull the skin up (make your tent) and poke. Hope this helps a little bit.
@@EthosVeterinaryHealth thank you I know a bit late! However it has been working very well. My vet did cut her undercoat a bit to make it easier, but I don’t need them to do this anymore
I have three questions one is is petco pet-smart do vaccinations. The second one is when we call what do we say like we came to get my dog vaccinated or what. My three one is what type of paper work do we bring to get our dog vaccinated.
Thank you from my babies and I ❤
You're welcome! 💚
Great post don’t poke your self
Can you make a video on an IV drip
Oh man, i was scared to give my malinois a shot.
Went through without a hitch (or bite)
I have a german Shepherd dog and use a an 18 gauge needle for penicillin.... it’s one inch long.... how far should I be putting it in?
We can't answer medical questions of this nature online, but your doctor certainly can! Would you mind reaching out to your veterinarian with this specific question? He or she will know your pet and know more about his or her medical condition. A generalized answer isn't in anyone's best interest, especially not your pet's. I'm sorry, and thank you for understanding.
Is there a certain length we should inject the needle or just a quick poke?
Hi Angie! There's no exact length, it goes just under the skin. What really matters is the motion technique while injecting the needle. It should be firm and steady, not shaky and timid, as you place the point of the needle just under the skin.
What is PEP for 3 month old puppy?
Have you come across subcut inj on abd, wherein the med is deposited in sc, and theres no blood on aspiration. But when you withdraw the needle, theres a mild bleeding??
Hi Jasna! Our social media pages are not monitored by our medical teams. If you have a questions regarding your pet or treating them at home, we always recommend consulting with your veterinarian. Thanks!
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this is great help... Just wanted to ask if it's normal when after injecting the medication you'll feel like a ball on the spot where you administer the medication? Hoping for your reply. Thanks
Hello Monic, it depends on the medication and volume being given! If it's something like subcutaneous (SQ) fluids (fluids given under the skin) then yes, it is normal. The body should gradually absorb it as it needs it. Usually, medications are such a small amount, you don't feel a bump. If it's painful or warm to the touch, then contact your veterinarian. Thank you for the question!
So,... i didn't CZcams any videos prior to dosing my dog with the vaccine from Tractor supply since no vet clinics are allowed to operate in my state at the moment. While administering the dose, I didn't insert the needle halfway and didn't pull on the plunger. Is it possible that I just wasted her vaccine? I checked her fur and there weren't any lumps or moisture present.
If there was no moisture on the fur then most likely you did inject into the Sub Q area. Typically you want to insert the needle and pull back on the plunger just to ensure you are in the space. If you pull back and the syringe fills with air, that usually means you have poked in and out of the skin causing you to waste the vaccine. It sounds like you injected it properly. Out of curiosity which state are you in?
@@EthosVeterinaryHealth thank you for the reassurance. I m currently in New Mexico.
Wow, vets weren't allowed to operate at all?? Ours did drop-off/pick up service. Consultation was done over the phone. I wonder how many animals died with things being completely shut down.
I just tried giving my dog a shot of adequan and it did not go well. I thought i had a good spot with the scruff pulled up between the shoulder blades and i found the pocket, but she gave a big yelp was very upset. I know i did something wrong but i dont know what. Could i have been trying to insert ot too slowly? I dont think i ever fully pierced the skin before she jumped back. She can probably tell that im nervous too.
Hi there, some dogs do jump more than others if they are sensitive. But it also could be because of inserting it too slowly. There is not much you can do damage to in this area, so as long as you have a new needle on and insert it at an angle into the pocket swiftly but not jabbing, it should be fine. You could spread peanut butter on the floor in front of her or have another person feeding her a yummy treat during the injection.
I hope this helps! You can always call your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
When she kept slamming her hands back & forth I thought for sure she was about to stab herself with the needle 😱😰😅😅
i've been giving SQ fluids to my puppy diagnosed with parvo. 2/day. the last time we did it, i noticed he's very tender to touch after. can this be a possible SQ emphysema thats causing the pain. or maybe some other discomfort due to SQ infusion? any idea how to treat SQ emphysema. thanks. Just trying to save my puppy's life coz we cant afford a vet treatment.
Hi there, unfortunately we cannot diagnose or suggest treatment for a pet without seeing them for an exam first. We recommend calling his veterinarian about your concerns. Thank you!
Did the sq fluids help? Our puppy was also diagnosed with parvo yesterday.
Question: Doesn't administering vaccines subcutaneously between the shoulder blades of the dog have more of a likelihood of forming a pocket of vaccine, which results in the vaccine being absorbed very slowly, which also increases the time until the dog seroconverts and forms protective antibodies and can result in the formation of abscesses if the injection site was contaminated? Sorry for the run-on sentence.
Vaccinations should be administered according to the manufacturer instructions. If the instruction is sub-Q...then this is it how it is done. Unless if you have a better method?
Good video, however I was confused about her pulling the plunger while the needle is already in. My vet didn’t do that so now I’m confused.
I’ve done this with my dog for months and my vet also didn’t do the pull back on the plunger! I’m sure it is just a matter of opinion from vet to vet
Pulling the plunger while the needle is inserted, is the ensure she didn’t hit a vein or artery. Pull the plunger back to see if there is blood in the syringe, if there is, re-try and find another injection site
When i pulled the needle out, the syringe let go of the needle so I had to feel around the find it and pull it out. Why would this happen?
It could be that the needle was not locked onto the syringe/line. Check to make sure when you add a new needle that it is locked in place by twisting. If using a syringe, the needle would lock into place by twisting. If using a line there is usually a little piece that you twist over the plastic bit of the new needle to lock it.
Ethos Veterinary Health the syringe came loaded with the medicine
It is possible that the needle on the end of the syringe is not locked into place. While it is capped as to not hurt yourself, make sure the needle twists into the syringe tightly. If that is not the issue, I would recommend calling your primary care doctor to discuss the issue you are having and see if they have a solution. Good luck!
I've a question I own 1 Year old Female GSD. Every time she won't let doctor to inject. Always she tries to run away or became adamant and aggressive. What can I do?
There are some fear free practices you can work on at home to introduce things to your pet. Check out [fearfreepets.com](fearfreepets.com). It is also a great idea to practice putting on a muzzle. Muzzles are great at not only protecting your pet and the people around during a stressful event, but it may make your dog feel a bit more protected as well. This is something you want to work on slowly at home, allow your dog to willingly enter the muzzle and give a treat! This practice can make your vet visit a little easier with practice and training.
Is 250ml of Subcutaneous Fluid for one day and 250ml the next day for a 58lb puppy too much..and can that kill them by fluid overload. Because my puppy had parvo, he started having rapid breathing and shortness of breath and a cough and ended up dying
It is possible to give too much fluid so we recommend confirming dosing with your doctor who has seen your pet.
@@EthosVeterinaryHealth I already took him to the vet..he is 28lbs not 58 sorry about that. The first vet I took him to gave him 60ml of Sub Q fluids and pill form Antibiotics. The second vet I went to for day 2 gave him 250ml, he starting doing worse after leaving the second vet and showed symptoms of "pulmonary edema", I asked two other vets and they don't think that was enough to cause "fluid overload"..
What gauge needle do you use for the injection
Typically a larger gauge so the flow of fluids is quicker and much less pressure/discomfort to the pet. So an 18 gauge is commonly used.
Oh wow. I thought an 18 would be too big. Good to know. Thank you
I used a 23g and it was quick and easy. My cat barely flinched. 18g would honestly scare me LOL
It’ll flow just fine out of a 25g or smaller for water based liquids. Oil based would or may cause a little restriction but it’s not noticeable. Think of insulin needles, they’re designed for subcutaneous injections and are typically 29-32 gauge needles. And the liquid flows effortlessly.
@@amoritaberry9902 The appropriate gauge depends on the medication being given and the dose. For example, the gauge for insulin is much smaller than some other medications. Always ask your vet about the appropriate gauge.
Do you disinfect the area first?
Hi there, it is not required to disinfect the area as this is the Sub Q space and the needle is sterile. However, we do highly recommend that you wash your hands before administering and keep all pieces of the fluid line sterile and off the floor.
can a subq injection be given in other places such as the leg?
Hi there! An injection could be given in any subq space technically. We recommend confirming with your doctor that the drug you are administering doesn’t require a specific injection site. The Subq space between the pets shoulders is typically the best place to inject because of the area you have to work with and it is less invasive to the pet.
Why do you pull back the plunger before putting the medication into their body?
Hi there! Pulling back the plunger after you insert the needle is an important way to make sure you are truly in the sub q space. If for example, you pull back the plunger and the syringe fills with air, you know that you must have poked in and out of their skin and would be injecting the medication onto the fur or in the air. Pulling back on the plunger when you are in the skin, and the plunger bounces back and does not fill with air, means you are in the space and can go ahead and give the injection. It is just a check so you are not wasting medications and your pet gets the full dose. Thanks for the question!
@@EthosVeterinaryHealth oh okay this helped me out a lot with my studying I'm doing for FFA!!
That is great to hear! Glad we can be of help.
Pulling back also ensures that you aren't in a vein, in which case you would draw back blood, but that's probably not going to happen with a SQ anyway.
Pink.Lemonade.j - I also had this same question. Ethos Vet Health thanks for the great explanation below.
If you aspirate and get blood, what is the harm in administering the med still? For human injections, aspirating is an outdated practice.
Corey H. Hi there! The biggest concern when giving the sub q injection is pulling back and getting air in the syringe. This means you have poked in and then out of the skin and could potentially disperse the medication onto your pet’s fur. That is why we typically tell clients needing to give these injections at home, usually not being medically trained, to train themselves to pull back on that plunger. Thanks for the question!
I know this is from a long time ago Corey, but aspirating in human patients is not an outdated practice and it is still widely used for IM confirmation when administering many medications.
What happens if you draw blood?
It is recommended to choose a different injection site so you don't inject the medication directly in the blood stream.
Mam by this method how much time gap should we give to a 2 months old puppy??? Can i do 2 times in a day????
Please talk to your veterinarian. This video is intended to help you learn how to give a prescribed Sub Q injection. It should not be used instead of speaking to your veterinarian. I cannot answer your question - it depends on too many variables and I am not a veterinarian. Please don't give any pet any medication unless it has been prescribed by your pet's doctor. Thank you.
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Should the entire needle go into the skin?
Thanks for the question. The needle should go into the skin past the bevel. But, it doesn't necessarily need to go all the way into the skin.
Are lumps after injection are normal?I gave my dog the injection on legs
lumps can be normal after giving an injection. Monitor it for the next 24 hours and if you have any concern give your primary care veterinarian a call.
Question I did this to my dog and now she have a large camel hump what do I do.
Hi Bobby, thanks for the question! This is completely normal! The fluid will take up that sub Q space until it disperses through their body. You will notice the hump for up to a couple hours. It does not hurt them, however it may cause them to want to scratch their shoulder.
Is rabies shot also sub cutaneous
Hi Elizabeth, a rabies vaccine could be given subq or intramuscular.
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Why did my dog scream in pain when i did this?
There could be many reasons. One could be that they are just sensitive and it startled them. Another thing you want to make sure is the angle you are sticking the needle into the sub q space is correct. Don’t poke straight down. If you think something else may have gone wrong we strongly recommend calling your primary care doctor.
Like they said there could be many reasons. Just a few, the Lepto stings, a dull needle is very painful as well. I always use a larger gauge to transfer saline to the freeze dried vile then to transfer to the syringe, then I use the fresh needle with the right gauge.
3:29 can't help noticing the way her assistance looking at her
she’s just looking at her. doesn’t look like she’s looking at her in any certain way
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Can i give rabies shot through subcutaneous injection?
Please talk to your family veterinarian about this. A quick phone call should answer the question, but it should be discussed with someone who has seen your dog.
Actually my is 5yrs old and she is very aggressive so it become very difficult to take her out so i want to give rabies shot myself
I understand, please speak to your veterinarian though. We really can't make online recommendations about your pet's health.
Okay thank you
Ethos Veterinary Health I wasn’t aware that Rabies shots could be obtained any place other than the vet. Today I asked the farmers co-op where I get my puppy vax and they said no you have to go to the vet. That they need to administer that as well as having a record on file etc. is this true or could I just get the shot FROM the vet and avoid an office visit?
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Is there any other way to give my dog an injection because hes so scared of them or anything similiar to that,and he also hates vet.I dont know how to do it
Hi there! We understand that some pets can be nervous when it comes to injections. Please contact your primary veterinarian and they will help you figure out a way that works for both you and your pet. Thanks!