[nagdu] Allergy shots

[Angie Matney]

Hi Sherrill,

The vet (a dermatologist) said that she could pre-fill the syringes if I used glass syringes. But I don't know how feasible this all is. I do not live close to her, so I need to be able ot get significant amounts of shots at one time. The tape idea on the 
syringes is a good one. Thanks for writing with ideas.

On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:14:30 -0500, Sherrill O'Brien wrote:

>Angie,
>One of my dogs had to have allergy shots, and my vet actually gave me
>prefilled syringes, so I had no trouble administering the shots
>independently.  You could ask about that, but if that's not feasible, you
>might get the vet's office to make a notch on the syringe with a knife so
>you'll know how far to draw it up.  Or a small piece of tape might work.
>The problem is that you have to have a bottle with a wide enough mouth to
>get the seringe all the way in.  You might be able to transfer the liquid
>into a different container at home.  Just some options to consider.  Good
>luck, and let us know how you handle this.  My vet was very creative at
>helping me figure out ways of dealing with meds and such.  Hopefully, yours
>will work with you on this little challenge.

>Sherrill

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>Subject: [nagdu] Allergy shots


>Hi all,

>Does anyone know of an accessible way to draw up a particular amount into a
>syringe? Yani has to have allergy shots (among other things, she's allergic
>to human dander!). I can give the shots, but I don't know how to make sure
>I'm giving the right
>amount. I'd appreciate any advice anyone can give.

>Thanks,

>Angie






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