I would at least call a vet to ask. (don't beat yourself up about it. Hey, you're taking care of an otherwise "homeless" cat). let us know, Barbara
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:40 PM Subject: OT: Need advice on needle breaking off shot > Hi. I give insulin shots to a cat at the local shelter twice a day. I use > the very thinnest needles. Tonight when i drew the insulin, the needle bent and > I straightened it. This must have weakened it, because when I gave him the > shot and withdrew the syringe the needle had broken off. he did not seem to > feel it, and I checked him over in detail and pet him for about 20 minutes and > could not find it. At one point I thought I felt it, but then I didn't again. > It is not necessarily in his neck, but it might be. He is acting normal. What > do you think I should do? Do you think this could hurt him/ get infected/ > etc.? Should I take him to a vet for x-rays or something to see if it is in there > and needs to be removed? He is diabetic and FIV+ and otherwise healthy, > although he has a bit of a runny eye today. > Michelle >
