{"id":3978,"date":"2019-05-15T00:38:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T22:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fipwarriors.eu\/?p=3978"},"modified":"2023-03-29T09:50:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T07:50:28","slug":"ako-macke-aplikovat-injekciu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fipwarriors.eu\/en\/ako-macke-aplikovat-injekciu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Give a Cat an Injection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Original article on wikihow.com<\/a>, 15.5.2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application of injections is often a problem for owners. The technical term for the category of drugs administered by injection is subcutaneous medication<\/em>, which means it is applied subcutaneously. Some subcutaneous medications are simply injected under the skin, while other types of subcutaneous medications must be injected into a muscle (intramuscular injection), and the method of administration will depend on the desired injection site. Proper application of subcutaneous medication can help reduce stress levels and keep your cat happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the cat for injection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make sure your cat is hydrated. <\/strong>If you are giving your cat subcutaneous injections, it is essential that the cat is hydrated before and after administration. If your cat is severely dehydrated, the medication you administer may not be fully absorbed. This shouldn't be a problem for most healthy cats, but if you suspect your cat may be dehydrated, you should consult your veterinarian about how to keep her well hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Decide where you want to inject. <\/strong>You may want to hold your cat on your lap to calm her down during the injection, but this increases the likelihood that your cat will scratch or injure you, and may also cause her to associate being on your lap with injections. If you decide to hold the cat in your lap, it is best to place a thick towel over yourself to cover your legs. However, it is best to place the cat on a flat surface, such as a table top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choose a suitable injection site.<\/strong> The injection site will vary depending on whether you are giving a simple subcutaneous injection or an intramuscular injection. Too many applications in the same place can be a problem for your cat. This is because it takes six to eight hours for the cat's body to fully absorb the injected fluids. If you apply too much medicine to one place before it is absorbed, it can cause a build-up of fluid called edema. This can be uncomfortable for your cat and could prevent many of the medications you give from running through your cat's body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n