There are a number of conditions in cats that can be treated with injected medication.Many cat owners give their felines injections.To work quickly and calmly, be sure to use a sterile needle and needle every time.You should have your vet train you on the proper way to inject your cat, and ask for additional training if you need it.
Step 1: You should talk to your vet.
It is a good idea to do a training session with your cat's vet on how to properly administer the medication, because it is almost always prescribed by a vet.If you want to know how to inject the medication, you should ask your vet to show you how.It is a good idea to talk to your vet about any issues that may arise after the injection site.Depending on the medication being used, your vet may recommend further care for injection sites.Do not be afraid to ask your vet for additional training if you feel nervous or unprepared to administer this injection.It is part of their job to make you comfortable enough to give the injection and pose no risk to yourself or your pet.If you want to practice at home, ask your vet to give you needles and syringes.Water can be injected into fruit.This will show you how to use the needle.
Step 2: Warm the injection.
Cold injections can hurt.Take the medication out of the fridge and let it warm up for half an hour before you inject it.Don't warm up medication in the microwave or stove.This could hurt your cat and impact the medication's effectiveness.
Step 3: Don't let your cat run.
Many cats don't mind injections because the needle point is very sharp.It's a good idea to calmly and gently restrain your cat if they dislike being handled or become upset when they get a shot from the vet.If your cat is comfortable sitting on your lap for the injection, place a towel or blanket across your legs to keep you from getting scratched.If you have a second person hold the cat, they can protect themselves with a blanket.You don't have to worry about restraining the cat while you give the injection.You might be able to distract your cat with a small treat during the injection process.
Step 4: A sterile injection should be prepared.
The medication and needles are sterile until they are removed from their packaging.It's a good idea to prepare the injection so that you can give it as soon as possible, and avoid putting it down on the counter or other potentially dirty surface.If you want to take up the recommended dose, place the needle tip into the medication and pull it back.Every injection should be done with a sterile syringe and needle.Call your vet if you don't understand the recommended dose.
Step 5: Air bubbles can be seen if you check the needle.
The air bubbles that you don't see rise up to the surface if you tap the barrel of the syringe.The air from the needle can be eliminated by gently pressing the plunger.If you inject air into your pet, it will harm them.
Step 6: Pull the scruff of the neck.
Subcutaneous injections are the most common injection that owners will have to administer to their cat, and most medications can easily be administered directly into the folds of skin around the cat's neck.Pull the scruff of the neck upward so that it is sticking up, if you are giving a injection.While you inject, hold the skin between your thumb and index finger.There are other types of injections that a pet owner may be asked to give.Different types of injections have different injection sites.Contact your vet if you don't know what type of injection you're giving.Find the injection site your vet showed you if you aren't giving a subcutaneous injection.Before injecting, make sure there is no debris or matting.
Step 7: Give the injection.
Attach your cat's skin with a needle at a 45 degree angle.As soon as the medication has been administered, remove the needle from the skin.It is important to give the medication quickly, but not in such a rush that you can't do it properly.You don't need to be rushed and fail to perform the injection properly.It is a good idea to take a few seconds to administer the injection.
Step 8: Dispose of the needles.
Before disposal, place the guard over the needle.The plastic container has solid walls and a sealable lid.Don't forget to reseal the container after disposing of used needles and needles.It's best to keep the container out of reach of children and pets, and away from an area where it could fall over or be knocked down on someone.Take the used needles and syringes to your vet or pharmacy when the container is full.You can't simply throw the old needles in the trash in most communities.
Step 9: After the injection, massage the site.
The pads of your fingers can be used to gently massage the injection site.The injection may cause small amounts of bleeding that can be stopped by applying gentle pressure to the area.If your cat is sensitive after an injection, it is okay to let them go without massaging the injection site, so long as they are not bleeding profusely or uncontrollably.Call your vet or animal hospital if you notice that your cat is bleeding excessively after an injection.
Step 10: Praise and give love to your cat.
Give your cat affection and praise after it has been injected.They can be rewarded with scratching or petting.It's important for cats who receive regular injections to associate the experience with positive outcomes.
Step 11: The site should be monitored.
The site should be monitored for any swelling, excessive bleeding, discoloration, leaking medication, or excessive tenderness after injection.If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your vet immediately, as it may be an indication of a bad injection or a negative reaction to the medication.If you want your cat to be pain free, try not to inject it in the same location every day.If you want the others to have a chance to heal, you need to find a few different spots within the injection site.