Intra-Muscular Injection Sites in Dog
⭕️IM Injection💉
Intramuscular injection ( IM ) is the injection of a substance into a muscle. In medicine, it is one of several methods for parenteral administration of medications.
⭕️ IM Injection sites on dog
We can administer IM injection in following muscles.
1)- Hamstring Muscles
=Bicep Femoris
=Semi Tendinous
=Semimembranous
2)- Quadricep Muscle
3)- Epaxial Muscle
4)- Triceps Muscle
5)- Trapezius Muscle
⭕️Needle Size
The standard size needles to use for canine injections are 21 to 23-gauge needle, 1 to 1.5 inches long.