How to Vaccinate a Dog for Distemper
Install the needle onto the syringe and remove the needle's cap. , Draw up the liquid diluent from the vial into the syringe., Insert the syringe into the vial containing the powder, and then depress all the liquid into the powder. , With the needle...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Install the needle onto the syringe and remove the needle's cap.
Try to get every last drop from the vial. ,, (It's a good idea to do this for at least 15 seconds.), Place the cap onto the needle and set it aside until you're ready to administer the vaccine. ,, Use your thumb and middle finger to pull together the skin on either side of the neck, and place your index finger between them, so the skin forms a tent. , It doesn't have to go far, just 1/4" beneath the skin is fine. , If there is blood, you have inserted the needle into a vein – don't inject the vaccine into a vein! Simply remove the syringe and try elsewhere. ,,,,, -
Step 2: Draw up the liquid diluent from the vial into the syringe.
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Step 3: Insert the syringe into the vial containing the powder
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Step 4: and then depress all the liquid into the powder.
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Step 5: With the needle still in the vial
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Step 6: gently roll around the vial to mix the powder and diluent until all the powder is dissolved.
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Step 7: Draw up the mixed liquid into the syringe.
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Step 8: Rub some alcohol (using the cotton round) onto the scruff of the dog's neck.
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Step 9: Pull the puppy's neck skin up using your fingers.
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Step 10: With a firm grasp on the syringe and needle base
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Step 11: insert the needle into the raised skin.
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Step 12: Pull the plunger of the syringe up slightly
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Step 13: making sure that no blood enters the syringe.
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Step 14: If there is no blood
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Step 15: depress the plunger of the syringe using your palm to inject the vaccine.
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Step 16: Keeping the same angle as entered
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Step 17: remove the needle.
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Step 18: Gently massage the area for a few seconds.
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Step 19: Reward the dog
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Step 20: especially if the dog was nervous during the procedure.
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Step 21: Discard the needle into the “Sharps” container.
Detailed Guide
Try to get every last drop from the vial. ,, (It's a good idea to do this for at least 15 seconds.), Place the cap onto the needle and set it aside until you're ready to administer the vaccine. ,, Use your thumb and middle finger to pull together the skin on either side of the neck, and place your index finger between them, so the skin forms a tent. , It doesn't have to go far, just 1/4" beneath the skin is fine. , If there is blood, you have inserted the needle into a vein – don't inject the vaccine into a vein! Simply remove the syringe and try elsewhere. ,,,,,
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