[Guest]

Hi...I just gave Bo his first 7 in one vaccine at home...I am worried that I did it wrong...

I pulled his neck hide back...inserted the needle, pulled back the plunger part a little and injected.  However..he squirmed at the last minute...and it seemed like part of the needle came out...of the 5" needle...4" was still inside his skin...is this ok?

 

[Skyboxers]

It sound like you are saying it came out on the other side. I think. If that is the case it is most likely ok. I know that i can sting (depending on the dog) but if you see any signs of reaction or anything i would call the vet.
Samantha

OR MAYBE U ARE SAYING IT JUST CAME OUT A LITTLE THAT WONT BE A PROBLEM EITHER,

 

[Guest]

no...it just went in the one side...but the entire needle wasn't in...only 4/5 of it...

 

[Bubbaboy]

if you dont feel comfortable, have a vet do it?  Just curious, why would you not take the dog to the vet and have it done?  Again, just curious.

 

[Guest]

I will be having him go to the vet for his rabies and his heartworm meds...I am going into health care so I need to learn how to do the shots anyways...and the home vaccines are $5.38 as opposed to $65 at the vets...

 

[Bubbaboy]

wow... that is quite the savings and good practice.  Keep up the good work and talk with you soon.

Happy Turkey Day...

 

[Skyboxers]

Does he seem to be doing ok now?

 

[Guest]

he's fine...i just worry it won't be effective or something, lol...
if there is somethign to worry about...i worry about it

 

[Skyboxers]

lol ya i know how that goes

 

[Sadiesmomma]

Sounds like it should be okay.  Sharon may have thoughts on this topic as well...

Good on you for practicing and man that is cheap!

 

[sbudd]

We have a pet store here in Oklahoma that has a "discount" shot clinic. Each location has 1 day a week they give shots. They have an on staff vet that administers the shots. I recommend it to everyone I know because it is soooo much cheaper that going to a regular vet clinic.

 

[Newcastle]

The vaccine comes out of the end of the needle, so if that part was through the skin and into the subcutaneous area I'd think it should be fine.