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Can I inject insulin into my dogs rump? How does this injection site compare to the ones recommended on the BD website?

April 26, 2017BD compare dog inject injection insulin recommended rump site

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Can I inject insulin into my dogs rump? How does this injection site compare to the ones recommended on the BD website?

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Yes, you can inject insulin into the rump as long as it is a subcutaneous injection— in other words, do not inject into the muscle of the rump. In terms of insulin absorption, the rump compares well with the other recommended sites—just make sure Fido doesn’t sit on the needle!