[header] How to give an insulin shot to dogs [title] Remove the cap on the needle. [step] Start by removing the cap from the needle on the syringe. The syringe should come with a plastic cap to ensure it is sterile.
[header] How to give an insulin shot to dogs [title] Remove the cap on the needle. [step] Start by removing the cap from the needle on the syringe. The syringe should come with a plastic cap to ensure it is sterile.
Take off the cap to reveal the reservoir. Inside, see if the syringe contains an insulin punch. Ensure that the cap is placed in the same spot in the syringe or vial. [substeps] Before removing the cap, check that the needle is in the same place it was the one time your dog gave you their insulin. [substeps] Once you remove the cap, pull the plunger back to the appropriate dose mark on the syringe. Your vet should tell you the dosage required for your dog. With your pliers, pull the cap from the syringe and place it near the injection site. Lift the cap off and start to pull the needle back in.