Sterile Water Injectable
Sterile Water is sterile water used in veterinary settings as directed, provided by Mixlab for veterinary use. It is a device or supply, not a medication.
Giving your pet an injection might feel intimidating at first, but with practice, it becomes routine. Follow these steps for safe and stress-free injections.
Get Your Supplies Ready
- Medication vial or pre-filled syringe
- Alcohol swabs
- Sterile syringe & needle (if not pre-filled)
- Sharps container for safe needle disposal
Drawing Up the Dose (if needed)
- Clean the vial top with an alcohol swab
- Attach needle to syringe
- Pull in air equal to the dose
- Insert needle into vial, push air in
- Draw out the correct dose
- Tap out air bubbles
Pick the Injection Site
- Subcutaneous (under the skin): Loose skin between shoulder blades or side
- Intramuscular (into muscle): As directed by your vet
Prep the Area
- Pinch a fold of skin to form a “tent” (for subcutaneous). Wipe with alcohol if recommended.
Inject the Medication
- Hold the syringe like a pencil
- Insert the needle into the base of the skin tent at a 45° angle
- Push the plunger slowly to inject
After the Injection
- Remove the needle smoothly
- Place it immediately in the sharps container (don’t recap)
- Pat the area and give your pet praise or a treat
Safety Tips
- Never reuse needles
- Always dispose of used needles properly
- Ask your vet for help if unsure
Sterile water is a sterile liquid used in veterinary settings for purposes such as reconstituting or diluting medications, or for irrigation, when directed by your veterinarian. It is provided as a supply and is used under veterinary direction. Your veterinary team will advise on the correct use for its intended purpose.
This product is a device or supply, provided by Mixlab for veterinary use.
Use sterile water only as directed by your veterinarian and for its intended purpose. Keep the container sterile and sealed until use, do not use it for unsupervised injection and follow all handling instructions. Keep out of reach of children and other animals.
No. It is a sterile supply used, for example, to reconstitute or dilute medications or for irrigation, as directed by your veterinarian.
Only if your veterinarian directs it and provides instructions. Follow their guidance exactly.
Keep the container sealed and sterile until use, and store it as directed on the label.
No. Sterile water contains no added salts or preservatives; your veterinarian will advise which is appropriate.
