Can anyone give me instructions on how to administer puppy shots.?

Question

The Vet charges too much so I figured I could do it myself with some instruction.

Answer 1

no problem; i used to do this for all my animals.
typically these shots are meant NOT to go into the blood supply. get a hold of a bit of skin near the hind end and insert the needle. draw back on the plunger to cause some vacuum and ensure you are not drawing blood. if you are getting blood try another spot. i used to get my supplies from the drug store in a farming community. city stores won't carry them.shots for 6-7 dogs typically cost me about $35 for 3 sets of shots. parvo distemper rabies

Answer 2

Beaware that improperly administered vaccinations can cause problems. No one on an internet sight can tell you/teach you how to correctly administer vaccinations. Also be aware that it is illegal in most states to administer a rabies vaccination unless you are a licensed veterinarian.Also be advised that many vets, kennels, day cares, groomers, etc don't accept owner vaccinations. While self vaccianting may be cheaper then getting it at a vet it can also pose a lot of risk..you have no way of knowing if it was properly stored & handled, no way of knowing exactly where it came from, it could be expired and if your dog has a negative reaction to it you don't have a vet to fall back on.Also the drug companies won't guarantee it if it isn't purchased/administered through a licensed vet. Also if your dog is harboring any illness and is vaccianted it can be very serious even fatal.A dog may look healthy to the owner but may be harboring something that the owner is unaware of.

Answer 3

First of all go to your local farm supply and get a 7 in one shot or/ 5 in one. Some vets will sell them to you also to administer your self.

Take the vials out of the package.

take the syringe and stick the needle into the vial of liquid
pull all the liquid into the syringe.

put the syringe into the dried vial and let it go into it.
Pull the syringe out
shake the vial and mix well

Put the syringe into the vial again and slowly pull the liquid into the syringe. when all liquid is into the syringe, push slightly upwards to get the air out of the syringe being careful not to loose your vaccine otherwise you will have to pull it back in.

Take your fingers and get loose skin on the back of the neck toward the right shoulder blade, carefully inject the needle into the skin and inject. RUB the spot several times it is normal for a knot to form on some dogs and puppies keep rubbing the spot and the knot should go away. Sometimes the knot will stay for a couple days.

Read the instructions carefully before giving injections and it will have a demonstration on the enclosed paper also for you to follow. You cannot administer rabies yourself, they have to be taken to the vet for the rabies shot

Answer 4

BE CAREFUL.
First, you have got to understand what meds you are giving and if they are IM (intramuscular - in the muscle tissue) or Sub-Cue (under the skin but not in a muscle) or IV (intravenous - in the vein) .
Most; but NOT all, pet vaccines are Sub-Cue.
It is very important NOT to hit a vein or vessel when injecting shots, as you can cause sudden death with the wrong vaccine in the wrong place.
Also be sure to have on hand, always if you are giving shots yourself - a shot of epinephrine available close by- in case your pet goes into anaphalactic shock (having a reaction to what you injected). That can happen even with a shot that they have gotten before.
All that being said, it is not a bad idea for a pet owner to know how to give routine shots. Just don't diagnose ailments and treat them yourself! Just know and understand the risks. Most people feel it is not worth saving $50 a couple times a year, to risk their pets life. It is a calculated risk that you can choose, and most breeders DO give their own shots. You can do a web search for proper techniques, but if possible have a trained breeder or vet teach you how. Its like trying to teach someone how to swim by reading a book... hands on is the best way.

Answer 5

DO NOT GIVE SHOTS YOURSELF. ALWAYS HAVE A LICNESED VETERINARIAN ADMINISTER THEM.

When you choose to get a dog you knowingly accept the responsibility for that dog. Routine vaccinations and vet care are part of that responsibility. Your dog needs to go to the vet. LEGALLY your dog has to have a rabies shot, and LEAGALLY only a licensed vet can administer it. Also, accoridng boarding facilities, kennels, groomers you dogs must be fully vaccinated. The vaccinations are null and void if they can't be proven by a veterinary medical record.

IF you can'y afford vet care, I suggest you rehome your dog because you don't have the means or ability to care for the dog properly. I consider failure to ger routine vet care for a dog animal cruelty. Your dog also needs to be on heartworm, flea, and tick prevention.

IF your dog is a puppy it really needs to be seen, because those Tractor supply vaccines aren't always stored properly and your dog IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO PARVO. This disease CAN KILL YOUR PUPPY!

Do the right thing, stop being cheap and take the dog to the vet please!

Answer 6

No, take the dog to your vet. You wanted a dog, now you have the responsibility of the vet bills. Besides, you would still need the medication to give the dog, and they don't just hand that stuff out at the local department store.

Answer 7

Do NOT get your dog or yourself vaccinated.

A vaccinated dog or person person is MORE likely to get a disease than a non-vaccinated dog or person. The whole theory of vaccination is flawed. It causes a weakening of the immune system thus making those who are innoculated more susceptible to disease.
There are so many awful side effects to vaccination that it should be considered extremely dangerous.
Just sit back and think for a while.
Is there any sense in injecting a disease directly into the bloodstream.
We have been subjected to an awful mind control program to enable the drug manufacturers to make a fortune.

The Vaccination Hoax
http://www.whale.to/b/hoax1.html


If you go to the vaccination liberation web page, at
http://www.vaclib.org/exemption.htm
You will find all the forms necessary to provide exemption for your child.

If you want to study the history of vaccination, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/vaccination.html

Answer 8

take them to the vet - call around to find the best price. You're not a trained professional. You wouldn't want to sit at home and do your child's shots, would you?

Answer 9

First where do you plan to get the meds. Second unless you are trained to evaluate the dogs health like heart rhythm, you can give shots to a sick dogs which can cause harm. Please see a vet, there are low cost places.

Answer 10

ok i had a dobie puppy who hated shots so what i did was give it some meat in a bowl while it was eating i stuck the needle in the neck and injected the shot the pup didnt even care just kept on eating