Dogs with diabetes need daily injections of the drug to keep their blood sugar levels in check.If you've never given your pet an injection before, it can be difficult to give a dog aninsulin shot.To give an injection to a dog, it's best to start with drawing up theinsulin properly.Your dog will get the medicine it needs if you give it correctly.
Step 1: The cap should be removed from the needle.
The cap should be removed from the needle.The plastic cap on the syringe should be sterile.Pull the plunger back to the dose mark when you remove the cap.Dosage for your dog should be given to you by your vet.
Step 2: You have to roll theinsulin between your hands.
You need to mix it with your dog's food before giving it to him.Roll the bottle or tube between your hands quickly.The bottle should be turned upside down to make sure there is no whiteinsulin at the bottom.It is a good idea to never shake the insulin as it may break it down.If you shake it will cause it to foam, making it difficult to measure it accurately.Roll the insulin until it is mixed if there is still a white molecule at the bottom.It's a good idea to leave refrigerated slnup out at room temperature for an hour before it is injected.When it's cold, it can be painful to inject.
Step 3: The needle can be inserted into the bottle.
Pull the plunger back if you want to pull air up into the needle.Put the needle into the bottle and push the plunger down to inject the air from the syringe.
Step 4: Draw out the blood thinners.
Pull the lever back up.You should draw out moreinsulin than you need.Push down on the plunger to inject the excess back into the bottle.The air bubbles will be removed.The dose should be measured at the edge of the needle.If you get bubbles in the syringe, you can push the air out of it by flicking the needle with your fingers.
Step 5: After the dog has eaten, give it an injection of the medicine.
The dog needs to be giveninsulin as it is eating or after it has eaten.This will make sure theinsulin is absorbed into the bloodstream.Time the shots for the dog and be ready to give him the drug during meal time.You might want to record the time of the injection on a calendar so you can keep track of it.
Step 6: Put the needle in your hand.
If you are left handed, hold the needle in your right hand.Wrap your left hand around the dog's neck.This will allow you to hold the dog while you inject.You can ask a friend, partner, or family member to hold the dog with both hands.It will be easier for you to administer the drug because you won't have to worry about your dog moving.This may not be necessary if the dog is eating.
Step 7: Place a fold on your dog's back or shoulders.
Lift up a fold of skin along your dog's back or shoulders with your nondominant hand.There is a fold of skin on the sides of the dog.It's a good idea to use a different injection site every time you give the doginsulin.
Step 8: At a forty-five degree angle, push the needle into your dog's skin.
Push the needle into the dog's skin.Don't push the needle into your finger.You don't need to sterilize the area before you insert the needle.It isn't an effective way to removebacteria.
Step 9: The dog needs the injection.
Pull the needle back and make sure there is no blood in it.The dog will get the injection if you push the plunger with your thumb.The needle is in a blood vessel if the blood enters it.Start at a different injection site after removing the needle.
Step 10: Remove the needle from your dog.
After your dog has been injected withinsulin, remove it from his skin at the same angle.The cap should be put on the needle again.
Step 11: Correctly dispose of the needle.
All needles must be thrown away after they have been used.Place the needle and syringe in a puncture-resistant container or use a needle clipping and storage device.This can be a health hazard if you just throw it in the garbage.
Step 12: Reward your dog.
Give your dog a treat after the injection.Praise can be used like "Good job" or "Great going".