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Needles
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
http://www.medisave.co.uk/terumo-neolus-needles-blue-23g-58-inch-per-100-p-1680.html
Some people find that only the larger gauge needles work with Depocillin and so they use this size :
http://www.medisave.co.uk/terumo-needle-21g-58-100-p-99566.html
I have never had a problem using the blue topped needles for Depocillin though
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yes, my Vet gives me a huge sharps box which I return to the surgery for safe disposal when full.
My Kitchen actually resembles a drugs den these days :?
GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
We got a sharps box from the vet for Gingers, and we take them back when its full. You get through a lot of needles giving depocillin :roll:
We have to use the orange tipped needles for Ginger, as the blue ones are too difficult to get into her, in my experience and for Ginger.
Good Luck with the Depocillin Amy, i know i don't have to say be careful, but lots of vibes for giving this and for Bluebell
GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
I've never once had to buy them, Gingers vet (before he left) always gave me syringes and needles FOC, although he wasn't meant to.
Ours are Terumo 25G x5/8" (0.5 x 16mm)
I have about 30 left here for the next time :roll:
ETA: These http://www.medisave.co.uk/terumo-neolus-needles-orange-25g-58-inch-per-100-p-1323.html
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
Make sure you put the new needle on just before your ready to inject, otherwise it can sometimes clog up.
GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
Agree with this also, and leave the syringe in the warmth for a few minutes before giving it, as when its cold it seems to clog more? :?
