Case 27 — Melarsomine Injection Pictures

Pictures from another dog receiving a melarsomine injection.

Shaved Areas Over the Back Where Injections Will Be Made

Shaved areas over the dorsum of another dog where melarsomine injections will be made in the paralumbar epaxial musculature.
Shaved areas over the back.

Injection of Melarsomine into the Left Paralumbar Epaxial Musculature

Injection of melarsomine into the left paralumbar epaxial musculature of another dog.
Melarsomine injection. Following the injection, a finger should be placed over the injection site and pressed down firmly for a minute or so to prevent leakage of the compound back into the subcutaneous tissue. Melarsomine can produce a marked irritant response if it is allowed to pool in this tissue. After injection into skeletal muscle, approximately 50% of the drug is absorbed within 5 minutes.
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