How to make a cat a shot in the withers

Not all owners of four-legged pets wish to visit a veterinary clinic in order to deliver a subcutaneous injection to their pet. Some people prefer to do it themselves after studying the walkthrough. If the animal was prescribed injections, then it is more expedient to learn this skill. Some people need to introduce vitamins in order to strengthen the general health of the animal. No matter what the true goal is, the essence is the same - today we will explore the intricacies of the injection.

Special features

1. Let's first sort out what can unbalance you. Under the injection, injection and injection of the drug under the skin there is no difference. These definitions are equivalent in nature. We also say that the injection syringe and just the syringe are also equal. However, they differ in volume and purpose, can be equipped with a rubber layer or be produced without it.To gain the necessary dosage, you need to count milliliters or cubes (on the syringe).
2. A particularly important role is played by the dosage of the drug administered. It directly depends on the concentration of active substances. For example, lidocaine can be 5% or 20%. The composition of the first 9.5 sections of water and only 0.5 sections of the active substance. The basis of the second includes 8 sections of water and 2 sections of the substance. In both cases, the person is dealing with the same drug, but the final dose of the administered drug depends on the proportions of the main substances.
3. It is worth paying attention to the fact that different medicines by name include the same active ingredient as the basis. The injection is made by piercing the skin, then medicine is injected inside. The drug comes immediately into the blood, and is not absorbed by the intestinal walls (as is the case with taking pills). Accordingly, the administration rules and the dosage chosen are different.
4. There is a separate category of drugs that must be brought to a certain temperature before administration. If the cat was prescribed a specific treatment, then before the injection it is necessary to hold the ampoule with the contents in the palms to warm it.This is extremely important if the drug is previously kept in the refrigerator. You can remove the ampoule from the cold beforehand and leave it at room temperature.
5. In one place you can enter no more than a certain amount of medication. This is due to the fact that the animal may experience an allergic reaction, irritation, hematoma and other education. There are cases when a lump appears after the injection. It resolves itself, but it is desirable not to allow this. If a large dose of the drug was prescribed, it should be distributed over several points and administered along the spine.

Syringe selection

1. It is necessary to choose syringes with a rubber seal on the piston, it has a smooth stroke and high accuracy. It is advisable not to take a syringe to inject insulin. It will work if there is nothing else. It's all about small volume. However, the advantages of this option are also present. For example, the needle is thin, the scale is very detailed, the size is compact, and the piston moves smoothly. However, 1 ml. volume is not all fit.
2. Such a syringe is not suitable for injecting large-sized animals.Also, with the help of it, it will not be possible to introduce a solution of an oily consistency, since it will stand in the needle and clog it. If the syringe is intended for insulin, the needle is inserted along its entire length into the skin. If the pet panics, start kicking and break off her. This is a big danger.
3. Now about the syringes created for injection. They have a different volume, from 2 to 20 cubes. Suitable for such activities as the needle is thicker. With the introduction of solutions with an oily structure, the choice should fall on instances of 3 cubes and above. With a decrease in the volume of the syringe, the needle thickness decreases. But no one bothers you, for example, to remove the needle from a thick syringe and carry out injections.

Important rules

1. In the process of recruiting the required dosage, follow the dividing scale (dashes). No need to type solution, as they say, with a margin. Also, put the shots with a sterile syringe just taken out of the individual packaging.
2. Do not touch the needle with your hands. Throw it out after use. If you need to make a couple of shots with one syringe, buy a set of needles with different caps, so as not to get confused. Discard used.Do not forget to use gloves.
3. You can use the contents of the ampoule once. Even if part of the drug remains, it is discarded. If the drug is expensive, after printing the ampoule, take the contents with several syringes and keep them in the refrigerator until you need them. Keep in mind that certain drugs are not stored for more than 12 hours.
4. If the drug for injections is dispensed with powder, then it is pre-diluted with lidocaine or saline. However, everything must be done according to the instructions. If there is any doubt about breeding, call the vet and consult with him. The doctor will promptly tell you the proportions and storage conditions.
5. When buying, especially carefully read the name of the medicine and make sure that this is it. When living in a large family, ask the household not to touch the drugs so that they do not accidentally mix them up. This is extremely important if there are no marks on the ampoules.
6. Remember that before giving an injection to an animal from the ampoule, it is necessary to read the name. Do not use the drug if the name or shelf life is erased.When you act without a specialist's instructions, it is strictly forbidden to put together a couple of drugs in one syringe.
7. The problem is that a different composition can give a chemical reaction in the form of oxidation. As a result, some component will precipitate. The consequence of all this will be a very painful injection. Regardless of the drug should be instructions. It will clearly describe what the composition looks like.
8. If you notice that the description is not true, it is strictly forbidden to use such a drug. There are many medicines that can be stored only under certain temperature conditions. Remember that it is best to purchase drugs from a veterinarian or in a proven pharmacy.
9. If you visited a specialist and you were given precise instructions, you need to check everything again. See if you are allowed to enter the composition of the animal. For example, some medications intended for dogs may be toxic to cats. Look in the instructions where exactly the composition is introduced.
10. It is important to take into account the temperature of the drug when administered subcutaneously. Such information is provided in the packaging instructions.Sometimes solutions are introduced cool or warm up to 40 degrees. Read the precautions; the formulation may be administered quickly or slowly. Sometimes drugs are further diluted.
11. In some cases, before the introduction of the solution is shaken for uniformity or just a few minutes. This should also be written in the instructions. Modern drugs are quite simple to open, manufacturers have taken care of this. Shake the container and press the cap away from you, it should break off.
12. If necessary, arm yourself with a special stone to saw off the glass. Soon you will easily open the ampoule. Be careful not to crush her. After a successful opening do not get hurt, the edges of the container are very sharp and can leave a deep wound. After opening the ampoule up to 2 ml. you can turn it upside down and take the solution into a syringe. Content won't spill out, don't worry.
13. If the ampoule has a volume of 3 ml. and more, do not turn it over. Place the container on a flat vertical surface and draw the solution into the syringe. In principle, you should not have any difficulties.Remember that typing the drug in the syringe is necessary for 1 division more. Then flip the syringe with the needle upwards and tap it. Bleed air to expel a drop of liquid.
14. Remember that in no case should the air get to the animal during the injection. This can be deadly. Especially do not allow large bubbles, if you put a dropper on a vein.

How to make an injection

1. Carefully inspect the skin of the animal. It is strictly prohibited to prick into the area if there are any damages or diseases on it. The rest of the injection under the withers is the most convenient injection of the necessary drug. By the way, this is not the only place where you can prick.
2. Remember that the skin covers the entire body of your pet, so in any place where it is well drawn off, you can put a shot if necessary. If the withers failed to prick, the skin of the knee area will serve as the second best place.
3. Consider, if you know that drugs are injected painfully, then it is best to introduce them exactly in the withers. In this way, you can insert the needle a little deeper.In addition, in such a place is concentrated the smallest number of nerve endings and it is just more convenient to do.
4. Lay and reassure your friend. Keep it well, the animal should not feel your excitement. Have confidence. Best of all, if you will insure another person. He will help hold a scared animal. The cat may become nervous when the needle is inserted.
5. You need to make some effort. The skin will not pierce so easily. The needle is introduced slowly when compared with intramuscular injections. Always use an exceptionally new sterile syringe. There is no need to shave off wool at the injection site and decontaminate this place.
6. If necessary, warm the drug according to the instructions. Take the animal by the withers and pull the skin up. Do not worry, you can get there, just calculate the force so as not to pierce the withers through. Insert the needle at an inclination towards the spine. Do not go deep.
7. When the needle penetrates the skin, it will sort of fall and it will be easier to go. Begin to gradually enter the serum. Remove the needle sharply. Gently rub the place.The pet will behave well if it feels that you are confident in the actions.

Each person is able to carry out such manipulations independently. Do not be afraid, there is nothing terrible. Thousands of owners prefer to do it with their own hands, because they either do not have the opportunity to go to the clinic, or the doctor prescribed them for injections for them.

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