Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Injections for Reptiles
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2024
- In this informative video, Dr. Kristin Britton from Northstar VETS will demonstrate how to give IM and SQ injections to a bearded dragon. Giving injections can be intimidating, but with the right technique and tools, it can be done safely and effectively.
Remember, giving injections should only be done under the guidance of a veterinarian. If you have any questions or concerns about giving medication to your bearded dragon, contact your veterinarian for advice.
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00:00 Introduction
00:31 SQ Injections
02:28 IM injections 
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Hi folks, nice job on your video. I am a (now-retired) veterinarian who did housecalls exclusively for herptiles the past 10 years and saw them in-hospital as much as possible in the years prior to that. As such, I taught countless clients how to give various injections of medications and fluids at home and it was always a ton of fun and rewarding to see a nervous first-timer quickly become a pro. I would usually have them practice with a small amount of saline while I was present.
The one tip that I would suggest reinforcing (you did mention it briefly)-since punctured scales do not seal up nearly as quickly as mammalian skin and often times we were using minuscule amounts of liquids for the injection (less than 0.1mls was common), obviously any leakage from the injection site could be an issue. Therefore I stressed very hard that the client needed to twirl the syringe in a single direction as it was being removed which causes a plug of the subcutaneous tissue to help block the hole so the medication would not leak out. Additionally placing pressure on the injection site for 10-15 seconds or so also helps against leakage.
Granted, not a huge deal when giving a large bolus of SQ fluids to a large python or crocodilian (although I still always twirled), but could be a very big deal when giving a 0.03ml IM injection into the bicep of a leopard gecko. Those are tiny amounts of fluid and what may look like just a little drop that leaked out might have been the entire dose in some cases. I know it seem like a lot of steps to remember but if all of my wonderful 80-something year old Floridian clients can do it, anyone can! Twirl twirl twirl!!!
This was very helpful👍👍👍😀
Glad it was helpful!
This was very helpful
Glad it was helpful.
I have to do this with my baby water dragon 😭
How did it go?
Are you experienced with monitor lizards?
We see all types of reptiles here at NorthStar VETS
Our vet is having me give the injections at the base of the tail. I hate it. I feel like I have to force it in and I know my Chloe Bug is in pain.
Today I watched the vet put one straight into my beardies back. Like straight up and down. Omg it sounded and looked so painful. It looked so wrong. Idk about this. 😢