| INJECTION SITES,
VOLUMES AND NEEDLES: THE CAT
This table shows common injection sites, maximum
volumes per site and appropriate sized needles.
| |
IV |
IP |
IM |
SQ |
Oral |
| SITE |
Cephalic vein, medial saphenous vein |
|
Quadricepc, posterior thigh |
Scruff |
|
| VOLUME |
up to 2-5 ml |
500-100 mls |
1 ml |
50-100ml |
5-10 ml/kg |
| NEEDLE SIZE |
< 21 guage |
<20 guage |
<20 guage |
<20 guage |
via syringe |
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