? Need help with DK

[Marje and Gracie]

With syringe and needle and script says to inject under the skin. But that is not correct?

That’s interesting because, as Staci said, it’s usually given on the gums without a needles. What is the dose (mg/ml etc) and how much do they say to give? I. Glad you got the bupe.

In terms of fluids, what did they say to give? Usually, you would think about 10 mls per pound but my 12 lb guy only got 100 mls. If the vet told you some crazy high number again, I’d opt for about 75 MLS day and see how he does making g sure he absorbs everything before you give it again.

 

[JL and Chip]

So the vet gave me the bup. With syringe and needle and script says to inject under the skin. But that is not correct?

Last I knew (it’s been awhile), there was an injectable form of bupe that could be given either by injection OR orally in the buccal (cheek) pouch where it it supposed to absorb through the mucous membranes. There was also a strictly oral version (perhaps compounded?) that couldn’t be injected. I preferred the injectable because I knew it got into them and, with severe pancreatitis, my guys often had issues with oral anything triggering vomiting.

If the vet said to inject and you’re comfortable with that, then I’d follow those instructions. If any doubt, though, you can always call the vet for clarification.

 

[Mary & Jude]

(I have nothing substantive to add here; just want to say I'm watching and reading and sending all the healing vines I can muster your wayFeel better soon, little Copernicus!!!)