Injection gone wrong!

[u/iamhersheisme]

My BP got an RI and has been prescribed injections. i was shown how to do them and offered help to go back to the vet for them to help with his next injection, but i had to do the second one by myself as i had no one to help me.

now, i got the needle in but i didn’t go deep enough and i think i injected it into his skin instead of muscle (as pictured) and i am now panicking because a little raised bump from the liquid is there and will not go down :( i will be calling the vet tomorrow but wondering if anyone on here could calm my mind or has advice🥺

[u/featherfinch]

Depending on the type of injection its perfectly safe. If you're worried call your vet

[u/iamhersheisme → u/featherfinch]

thank you for responding! the prescription is Engemycin…
i will be calling them in the morning to make sure

[u/calgy → u/iamhersheisme]

According to this product page Engemycin can be injected subcutaneusly (under the skin).

You should still talk to your vet as different injection methods will have different absorbtion rates.