The syringe should be injected in the muscular areas of the horse near his hips, hind end, upper legs, or neck. A syringe should NOT be injected into a blood vessel or near a major nerve or nerve area.
If the injected area begins bleeding while the syringe is inserted, remove and restart immediately. If your horse is being treated with Penicillin for multiple days, each injection should be done in a different location or his body; injections should never be done in the same place during the same injection period.
If you are unsure of how your horse will react to injections, or you know for a fact your horse misbehaves when injected, have someone present to help prevent your horse from moving , which could cause injury both to himself and those present. Finally, how much Penicillin is it safe to give your horse? Assume your vet prescribes your horse Penicillin for an infected area, and you safely know how to administer an injection via syringe.
Now what? Horses can get 1. So, if your horse weighs approximately 1, pounds, he could get Typically, the exact dosage will be disclosed to you by your vet, because it will depend on the circumstances. They are poorly absorbed when administered orally.
Penicillin in its various forms is used to treat a wide range of infections caused by numerous forms of bacteria. Given the number of forms of penicillin available and the variety of uses, consultation with a knowledgeable veterinarian is important at the earliest sign of infection or disease.
Do not inject subcutaneously, into a blood vessel, or near a major nerve. Use a 16 or 18 gauge needle, 1. The needle and syringe should be washed thoroughly before use. The needle and syringe should then be sterilized by placing in boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes. The product should then be administered by using the following procedure:. Daily treatment should be continued for at least 48 hours after temperature has returned to normal and all other signs of infection have subsided.
Animals treated with Penicillin Injectable Suspension should show noticeable improvement within 36 to 48 hours. Many formulations are available. Consultation with a veterinarian is very important as to dosage and administration. Penicillins should not be given to animals that have had an allergic reaction to any antibiotics in this group or to cephalosporin antibiotics because of the possibility of cross-reactivity.
As always, stand nice and close to the horse, just in front of their hind leg. The closer you stand, the less momentum the horse can work up to propel you into the twenty-second century, should he take fright.
The rump has a bonus landmark, i. If your horse has a slightly dusty or Winter coat, you can use it as a canvas and trace the area between the landmarks, so you get a nice, obvious target to aim for but you also don't want to be injecting through large amounts of dirt, so try and find a balance.
Landmark 1: the tuber sacrale commonly known as the point of the croup. Landmark 2: the tuber ischii commonly known as the point of the buttock. This is the bony protuberance you can feel if you drop down about 30cm from the base of the tail. Landmark 3: the tuber coxae commonly known as the point of the hip. This is the bony protuberance that you get if you drop about 30cm down, and a little forward, of the tuber sacrale.
See image A - imagine a line running from the top of the to the tuber coxae, and another one running from the tuber sacrale to the tuber ischii. Inject where the two lines intersect. Be careful not to touch the metal part of the needle or the end of the syringe, as these should remain sterile. If your needle and syringe are not already connected, connect them now so you can draw up the medication.
Also be careful not to stab yourself! Amongst other reasons, it hurts like hell. Double check you take up the quantity prescribed by your vet. Ideally, you should safely discard the needle that was used to draw up the medication and use a fresh one for injecting into the horse. This will maximise sterility, and ensure the needle is as sharp as possible for getting through the thick skin.
The reason behind this is that a single alcohol swab is ineffective and a full surgical prep, which might take 15 minutes, is overkill and not practical for most owners. Do not skimp on needles and syringes. Have the new needle separate from the syringe.
When pushing the needle in, fast and smooth is better, because getting through the first layer of skin hurts the most. Typically, the horse starts snorting, vocalizing, and running about as if blind. Procaine in a blood vessel causes a severe panic response. Get out of the stall and close the door, and the episode will resolve in minutes.
It is not an allergic reaction. True anaphylaxis from penicillin is fortunately VERY rare, and generally fatal. Be sure to report the incident to the vet, and do not give any more injections. Sport Horse Medicine addresses the needs of competitive horses with the goal of maximizing their athletic performance and prolonging their competitive careers. You can also follow us on Twitter , view our latest videos on YouTube or sign up for our newsletter. Blogs Photos Videos.
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