How to give a cat an injection in the scruff (video)

Cats, like people, sometimes get sick and need regular vaccinations. This video, with advice from a veterinarian and visual instructions on how to give a cat a scruff injection, will help you figure this out.

You don't have to take your pet to the vet every time—giving an injection is quite simple: just pull back the skin at the withers and insert the needle into the resulting fold. If your pet resists, you can ask a family member or friend to hold them.

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