How to Give an Iguana an Injection

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Only work under the orders of a qualified reptile veterinarian who has determined the medication and dosage needed.

   This procedure should be done by two people who are familiar with the procedure and comfortable working with an iguana.
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   Step 2: One person should wrap the lizard in a towel

   The leg that you will inject should remain uncovered. (The towel helps shield you from the lizards claws, gives you an easier grip to gently hold the lizard still, and by covering the iguana’s head and eyes helps the lizard stay calm. , For this example, the medication is injected into the muscle on the front leg.
   
   All medications must be injected in the front third of the lizard’s body and most antibiotics are shot into muscle.
   
   However, you must always check with the vet for each medication. ,, Trying to insert into a scale will bend most needles.
   
   Make sure the needle has gone into the muscle then inject the medication.
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   Step 3: covering the animal’s head and eyes

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   Step 4: his back

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   Step 5: both of his hind legs

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   Step 6: and one of his front legs.

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   Step 7: Inject the medication.

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   Step 8: The person giving the injection should : locate a muscle on the exposed forearm of the lizard.

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   Step 9: Insert the needle between the scales and into the muscle.

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