How to Give a Sub Q Injection to Goats

Giving sub-q (subcutaneous) injections to goats is a critical skill and easier than it seems. This video shows you how you can practice sub-q injections before there's an emergency. Be brave! You can do this.

[@ferncompton4906]

Vets now recommend injections be done on legs and not necks anymore. Since some injections cause cancerous tumors. As one vet told me, “You can amputate a leg but you can’t amputate the head.” I choose to do front legs so they’d still be able to use hind legs to reach. For dogs and cats vets use the back leg marking what goes in each leg to track tumor growths. You did a great video, as always. I’ve enjoyed going through all of these.

[@twinpeartutorials8840]

Thank you for the information! I would agree not to give injections in the neck. IM injections are typically given straight into the muscle of the rear legs on goats (though I have seen people do neck), but it's easy to hit a tendon and have your goat limping around on three legs for awhile (I have unfortunately experienced this once in a kid, who thankfully fully recovered). Having just been at the vet, I still observe him giving goats Sub-q shots in the loose skin above the front legs in the shoulder area. But the science is always changing so it's good to stay abreast of current recommendations! Glad you're enjoying the tutorials. 🙂

[@homestatzfarmher8919]

Great vid! I love the idea of practicing with the vitamin shot. Honestly didn’t know that was a thing! Thanks so much!! I feel a bit braver now and ready to practice! 🐐❤️ 💉

[@twinpeartutorials8840]

You can do it! Easiest and best skill to have in your tool kit.

[@user-vu7yy6hp8j]

Please do intravenours injection

[@twinpeartutorials8840]

I've never done an intravenous injection before (or heard of someone doing one on a goat). I have been meaning to make a tutorial on Intramuscular (IM) injections.

[@michaelearle557]

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