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3. Animals do not have palpable carotid pulses. You can obtain a femoral pulse in the
inguinal crease.
4. End Tidal CO – Measure the same way you do in human patients. Normal value
2
35–45mmHg.
Femoral Pulse Location

SECTION 2

IM and SQ Injection Sites
IM Injections
1. Gluteal Site: palpate muscle belly be-
tween fingers. Insert needle into muscle;
pull back on plunger to ensure no blood
is present. Inject if no blood and reposi-
tion needle if blood is present.
2. Epaxial Site: Place hand on back with
middle finger located on spine and
thumb just in front of the pelvis. Muscle
belly will be where your index finger
naturally falls.
Subcutaneous Injections
1. Lift skin between the shoulder blades, insert needle at 45° angle.
IV Sites
Usually the easiest/best vein to use for a K9 IV is the one found on their forelegs. The
cephalic vein is located on the middle of the foreleg. This is the most commonly used vein
for fluid administration and IV delivery of drugs.
If the person occluding the vein for you rolls it laterally, this will place the vein directly on
top of the dog’s leg, easing access.

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