How To Give Medications To Pet Reptiles

 

Most pet owners find it difficult to give any medicine to their pet reptile. If the pet refuses to eat, then it is another challenge.

If you are unfamiliar with the process, here is a guide to help you give medications to your pet:

●       Reptiles can easily develop an adverse reaction with medicines because they have a different blood circulation than mammals.

●       Blood coming from the rear part of a reptile has to pass through the kidney and liver before these can proceed to the rest of the body.

●       Most medicines would have been eliminated before it takes effect.

●       Veterinarians recommend that the injection site should be in front of the kidneys. If the medicine is injected into the rear part of the reptile, there is a bigger chance that the medicine will be excreted before it does its job.

 

Now that you know how reptiles take their medicine, you will understand why they react differently than mammals. If you have to give medicines to your pet at home, you can ask your veterinarian Lexington, KY to show you how.