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linds Reg. Feb 2005	Posted 2017-05-17 1:26 PM Subject: Giving IV shots
Expert Posts: 2531 Location: WI	Did you train yourself to do it on both sides? I had to draw blood on Monday, then IV poly yesterday and wondering if that is too many sticks and I should learn to give it on the other side. I just feel awkward on the other side!
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BarrelRacing4Christ Reg. Sep 2010	Posted 2017-05-17 1:34 PM Subject: RE: Giving IV shots
Ms. Marine Posts: 4627 Location: Texas	Do what you're most comfortable with.
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FLITASTIC Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2017-05-17 1:48 PM Subject: RE: Giving IV shots
Expert Posts: 5290	I use both sides and really alternate where the needles go in. My mare runs on Lasix and Legend so I'm glad she is a good trooper. lol I would give the lasix in the muscle but she wont tolerate it in her hind quarter and I don't want to use neck muscle at a barrel race in case it makes her sore..
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Ashley Lynn Reg. Jun 2005	Posted 2017-05-17 2:04 PM Subject: RE: Giving IV shots
Elite Veteran Posts: 889 Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness	I can give a shot on the right if I have to.... I just feel handicapped. I'm not as comfortable and can't do it as quickly. I have a few that aren't good sticks, so I NEVER stick them on the right.
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Three 4 Luck Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2017-05-17 5:20 PM Subject: RE: Giving IV shots
Accident Prone Posts: 22277 Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR	I have to put the needle in upside down on the right side and it feels really awkward, so I don't normally do it.
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Jenbabe Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2017-05-17 5:36 PM Subject: RE: Giving IV shots
Coyote Country Queen Posts: 5666	I can easily do IV shots on both sides, but I'm also pretty ambidextrous so that probably helps! It's especially helpful when I have sick horses and need to IV meds for several days.
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OregonBR Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2017-05-17 5:36 PM Subject: RE: Giving IV shots
Champ Posts: 19623 Location: Peg-Leg Julia Grimm	Practice makes perfect. I had to give an IV shot to a mare that was lying down, with the needle downward (I like to insert the needle upward) and on the awkward side. I managed to hit the vein. Wonder of wonders.
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