Practice makes Perfect
Injecting a dog with insulin using a U40 insulin syringe is a regular part of the maintenance required to manage canine diabetes. While the owner at first might be fearful of poking the needle into their prize pet, a little practice will go along way to ease those fears. A U40 syringe is easy to use and fill so no anxiety is necessary in learning this skill.
Injections should be given just under the skin which is known as subcutaneously. It is recommended to give the injections just to one side or the other of the middle of the back from somewhere just behind the shoulders to just in front of the hips. You should also vary each time from side to side to even out the injection sites.
Holding the U-40 insulin syringe in one hand, with your other hand pinch up a fold of skin and stick the needle into the middle of the fold, being careful not poke yourself. Then push the syringe plunger all the way in to push the insulin into your pet. When the syringe is empty, carefully remove the needle from your pet and dispose of it in a safe place.
While the first few times will be nerve racking for you and your dog practice with the insulin syringes will soon make it second nature for both of you.
