Injectable Animal Health Products

  • Products labeled for subcutaneous (SQ) administration should be administered SQ in the neck region (ahead of the shoulders).
  • All products labeled for intra-muscular (IM) use shall be given in the neck region only (no exceptions, regardless of age).
  • All products cause tissue damage when injected IM. Therefore all IM use should be avoided if possible.
  • Products cleared for SQ, IV or oral administration are recommended.
  • Products with low dosage rates are recommended and proper spacing should be followed.
  • No more than 10 cc of product is administered per IM injection site.
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