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Yes, most injectable penicillin formulations are designed to be given intramuscular.

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Q: Can you give penicillin in the muscle?
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Can you take tizanidine if you are allergic to penicillin?

Tizanidine is muscle relaxant and it has nothing to do with penicillin. Penicillin is an antibiotic. You can be simultaneously allergic to Tizanidine also.


Should penicillin be given in muscle or under the skin to cattle?

It should be given in the muscle.


What part of the body to give a penicillin shot to a goat?

In the triangle muscle area on the neck - but make sure you are not in a blood vessel by drawing back on the needle.


Can you feed the injectable Penicillin to a horse?

That's not a good idea. The injectable penicillin is meant to either go into the muscle (IM) or the vein (IV) depending on which type your vet gave you. The amount and strength will not be appropriate to give orally.


Why do penicillin shots hurt?

Because the shot is delivered into the muscle.


How do you give a horse penicillin?

Penicillin needs to be injected intramuscular so the breast works really good or divide the dose into two and do one shot in each leg up in the muscle


Can you give injectable penicillin to a kitten by mouth?

Healthy puppies need no penicillin. If they're sick, the veterinarian will decide which antibiotic to use.


What are the treatement for cough in cattle?

A dose of penicillin, if you give them the long lasting, inject it under the skin as apposed to in the muscle. Long lasting is better as the animal will slowly absorb the medicine.


What is the treatment for yaws?

A single penicillin injection in a muscle is sufficient to completely end the disease.


Should you give penicillin to a pregnant goat?

no


Can you give a 30 pound dog a penicillin shot?

You can give any size dog penicillin. It would need 3 mL or 3 cc's.


How long do you give penicillin?

The length of time you can give penicillin will vary according to the brand and the infection. You should consult with a equine veterinarian regarding exact instructions.