Baytril injections

First day of injecting the blood myself and after a shakey start i think i nailed it. Got totally soaked by her spraying on me and i stunk but first injection down 4 to go.

Not too happy with injecting the tail but Guess im best of sticking to the way she told me

She says that way is just as effective and easier to do on my own.....

Not too convinced

Im as happy as a pig in S**T

Again, you dont want to inject it into the tail.

You need to find a new vet.

Look at these links to find one.

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/

http://www.anapsid.org/vets/missouri.html

http://www.arav.org/ECOMARAV/timssne...t_mdsearch.cfm

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Originally Posted by docturgonzo

First day of injecting the blood myself and after a shakey start i think i nailed it. Got totally soaked by her spraying on me and i stunk but first injection down 4 to go.

Not too happy with injecting the tail but Guess im best of sticking to the way she told me

She says that way is just as effective and easier to do on my own.....

Not too convinced

Im as happy as a pig in S**T

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It is surprising to me that your vet advised going through the tail :confused:

You want to be close to thick muscle, not skin and bone imo. The video posted was a good guide for anyone unfamiliar.

Well thats why i spoke to her again before i gave the injection to be sure as i have only ever seen them given in the top of the body before and no were on the net mentions the tail.

The next one is due in a couple of days so im going to go as described in the video you posted. I feel more comfortable that way but kinda felt i had to bow down to the (apparent) superior knowledge of the vet.

Thanks again for the advice guys and ill keep you posted

Why would you inject a snake in the tail? Its not going to reach the internal organs that way....:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Time for a new vet!

FYI Guys

Just given injection number 3.

Followed your advice and injected how and where the vid mentioned and it was soo much easier. The blood hardley noticed. Straight in and out and not even a slight sign of hissing or spraying like last time. She wasnt bothered at all.

Im on the lookout for a new vet on monday.

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Originally Posted by docturgonzo

FYI Guys

Just given injection number 3.

Followed your advice and injected how and where the vid mentioned and it was soo much easier. The blood hardley noticed. Straight in and out and not even a slight sign of hissing or spraying like last time. She wasnt bothered at all.

Im on the lookout for a new vet on monday.

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good stuff glad thats clear now you can see the difference

Good to hear! :) The key is to inject relatively near to the heart (which is usually 1/3 of the way down the body). Their blood pressure is so slow, you don't have much of a chance to get the Baytril flowing in the system anywhere else.