Injection sites for small mammals and exotics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the injection sites for a ferret?
A
- IV - jugular, cephalic
- SC - between shoulder blades
2
Q
What is the injection sites for a rabbit?
A
- IV - ear, cephalic
- IM - quadriceps
- SC - lateral thorax
3
Q
What is the injection sites for a guinea pig?
A
- IV - cephalic
- IM - quadriceps
- SC - lateral thorax
4
Q
What is the injection sites for a rat or mice?
A
- IV - lateral tail vein
5
Q
What is the injection sites for a parrot?
A
- Inguinal or axillary region
- IM - pectoral
- IV - jugular, brachial, metatarsal
6
Q
What is the injection sites for a snake?
A
- SC - cranial 1/3 lateral dorsal area
- IM - cranial 1/3 of body in epaxial muscles
- IV - ventral tail vein
7
Q
What is the injection sites for a lizard?
A
- SC - lateral thoracic area
- IM - proximal forelimb
- IV - ventral tail vein
8
Q
What is the injection sites for a tortoise?
A
- SC - cranial to fore and hindlimbs
- IM - proximal part of forelimb
- IV - jugular or dorsal tail vein
