Vet Science Types of Injections and Needles for Injections

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subcutaneous (Sub-Q or SQ)

-into fatty tissue beneath the skin @ 45 or 90 degrees (depends on how much body fat)

-needle length: 3/8-5/8 inches

-gauge: 25-30

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intramuscular (IM)

-inject deep into muscle @ 90 degrees

-needle length: 1-1.5 inches

-gauge: 20-25

-usually used for small volumes of medicine

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intradermal (ID)

-goes just under top layer of skin @ 10-15 degrees (almost flat against skin)

-needle length: 1/4-1/2 inch

-gauge: 26-28

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intravenous (IV)

-goes directly into vein @ 15-30 degrees

- needle gauge: 14-24

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Epidural

-goes around the spinal cord

-needle length: specialized long needles