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<blockquote data-quote="msscamp" data-source="post: 659315" data-attributes="member: 539"><p>The size of the needle is directly proportional to the viscosity of the meds being administered. The higher the gauge, the smaller the bore, and the greater the chances of blowing the needle off the syringe during administration. I usually use an 18 gauge(due to the smaller size, and less sting) for penicillin, but I also take into consideration the temperament of the animal being treated, as well as the medication and delivery method. Penicillin tends to sting a lot more if given IM than it does given SQ. If they are wild, or hard to handle, a 16 gauge allows me to inject the meds quicker than an 18 gauge will. I also prefer a 1/2" needle because it's not as likely to break or bend, in my experience. I hope this helps. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="msscamp, post: 659315, member: 539"] The size of the needle is directly proportional to the viscosity of the meds being administered. The higher the gauge, the smaller the bore, and the greater the chances of blowing the needle off the syringe during administration. I usually use an 18 gauge(due to the smaller size, and less sting) for penicillin, but I also take into consideration the temperament of the animal being treated, as well as the medication and delivery method. Penicillin tends to sting a lot more if given IM than it does given SQ. If they are wild, or hard to handle, a 16 gauge allows me to inject the meds quicker than an 18 gauge will. I also prefer a 1/2" needle because it's not as likely to break or bend, in my experience. I hope this helps. :) [/QUOTE]
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