Can I give my cat's metoclopramide shot under skin instead of muscle?

Hello, it depends on wether the prescription is to be given in the muscle or under the skin. These will vary, however both neck and leg can receive both injections under the skin and in the muscle. However, there several important structures that one must avoid in both areas when administering an injection, I would not recommend injecting in an area that was not instructed by your veterinarian. If Mabel is sore from being injected in the same spot, then discuss with your veterinarian showing you a different position to perform this injection. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Hello. Your vaccine vial or package should indicate the route of administration. If not, call the retailer that sold you the vaccine & ask what the manufacturer recommends. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Yes, it is safe and necessary to give him an injection of Cerenia at this point as without it he will not be able to keep the other medications down. do wait 2 hours after the injection before you give him any oral medications.

Metoclopramide is frequently used to treat vomiting and other gastrointestinal issues in dogs and cats. It typically is well tolerated, with some pets exhibiting hyperactivity, lethargy or constipation as side effects.

An insulin injection can really be given anywhere on the body - just pinch up the skin a bit, and insert the needle :) Most cat owners prefer to use the scruff of the neck because the skin there is easily accessible and not very sensitive, but you could also give the injection over one of his hips, one of his shoulder blades, or on the side of his body over the rib cage if you prefer.

If the anti-diarrhea medication is measured with a syringe, you can give it directly into Monday's mouth - squirt it into his cheek while tilting his nose upwards (so gravity helps direct the medication into the back of his throat to be swallowed). Similarly, probiotics can be mixed in with a little water or broth, then drawn up and given orally via the syringe.

Meloxicam can be used in cats but with caution. Giving the wrong dose of meloxicam can be very dangerous for cats. The low dose (0.5 mg/ml) formula can be dosed with the provided syringe. In the cat this product is given either as a single one time injection in association with surgery (its FDA approved use) or long term 2-3 times per week (its non-U.S. dose). Long term use of this product in cats is "off label" in the U.S. In my opinion, there is a specific NSAID made for cats called Onsior that would be safer to give.