From:
"Julie_Fossa"
Date: 2008-04-28 02:08:02 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: melatonin
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Yes, it is a 12 gauge needle. When implanting the capsule, you need to
lift the scruff and insert the needle parallel with the body. By
giving the treat on the countertop or table top (have the ferret
standing on a blanket so it has safe footing and can relax) the ferret
will have it's head lowered, so you have very little chance of nicking
the muscle layer. For me, it's worse thinking about doing it than
actually doing it once I stop procrastinating!
Julie
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Kimba" <kmbrlyk@...> wrote:
>
> My friend who is a vet tech brought over a melatonin implant and gave
> it to one of my fosters here at my house. The needle is HUGE!! Like
a
> 12 gauge I believe. ... Since the needle
> is so big we had to pinch the skin together for a bit to get it to
> close and stop bleeding. Since the ferrets skin is so tough just make
> sure they puch it in hard enough but not hard enough to puncture the
> lungs.
>
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