need help with insulin shots!

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My vet showed me how to give a shot in the neck/shoulder area, by pinching and lifting the skin and making a little pocket, but it doesn't seem to work a lot of the time, and sometimes the insulin ends up in her fur. I'm feeling very frustrated. Can anyone give me any advice on this? Thanks.
 
I have a suggestion that helped me learn - I no longer use it but it sure helped me. I took a wet cotton ball and slightly wetted the hair where I planned to shoot. I pulled the hair away from the skin giving me easy sight. Maybe it will help...
 
Is kitty long-haired or short haired?
Carl
 
you may be able to slightly part the hair (especially if a bit damp), possibly with a comb, so you can see where you are injecting.

The steps are 4 Ps:
Pull out a small tent of skin
Push in the needle
Push in the plunger
Pull out the needle

Any place you are able to pull up a tent of skin along the sides and back may be used for injection. We suggest you rotate locations, so no one site becomes irritated.
 
Are you using the short 5/16 inch long needles or the 1/2 inch long needles? With the short needles, you can stick the entire needle into the tented skin without any fear of hitting msucle or anythng. Try insulin syringes with 5/16 inch needles if you're not already using them. Don't be afraid of sticking the needle into the skin. Your cat really won't feel it at all :smile:
 
Thank you so much! It was her long hair that was getting in the way.
Now, with a wet cotton ball, I can see her skin. You people are great!
 
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