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10 methods of administering medications

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  • intradermal
  • subcutaneous
  • intramuscular
  • intravenous
  • intranasal
  • interaperitoneal
  • intramammary
  • topical medication
  • oral medication
  • bolus
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Intradermal

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Injection made into skin

3
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Subcutaneous

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Injection made just beneath skin

4
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Intramuscular

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Injection made into muscle

5
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Intravenous

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Injection made in the veins of an animal

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Intranasal

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Injection given through nose. often sprayed into nostrils

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Intramammary

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Injection made in the udder through opening in the teats

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Intraperitoneal

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Injection made into the body cavity, usually into the hollow of the flank. Used when a quick response is needed

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Topical Medication

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Placed on skin or surface area of skin, such as backrubbers or pour-ons

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Oral Medication

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Through the mouth, in liquid, pill, bolus, or additive in feed

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Bolus

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A large pill that is given with a tool called a balling gun

12
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Treatment Records needed (6 things)

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1) Individual animal or group identification
2) Date treated
3) Product administered and manufacture’s lot/serial number
4) Dosage used
5) Route and location of administration
6) Earliest date animal will have cleared withdrawal period

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