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Stacy Dietrich
on May 9, 2020 at 11:33 pm
I give my horses IV injections as well because I am a registered veterinary technician with over 20 years experience. Other than Coggins testing, I also draw their blood for routine blood work, too. I have seen too many issues with untrained owners giving IV injections.
I give my own horses IV injections because I am a veterinarian. Would not recommend it for lay persons. In over 20 yrs of practice I have seen many reactions to IV medications.
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I give my horses IV injections as well because I am a registered veterinary technician with over 20 years experience. Other than Coggins testing, I also draw their blood for routine blood work, too. I have seen too many issues with untrained owners giving IV injections.
I give my own horses IV injections because I am a veterinarian. Would not recommend it for lay persons. In over 20 yrs of practice I have seen many reactions to IV medications.