Is Adequan less effective if my vet injects it under the skin?

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My vet does not administer Adequan in the muscle, but instead just under the skin. Is the effectiveness of Adequan compromised? Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | neutered | 5 years and 3 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Adequan analogues have been tested with subcutanteous use by the FDA http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/ApprovedAnimalDrugProducts/FOIADrugSummaries/ucm116139.htm however the official site for Adequan states that it should be given via IM injection via their insert http://www.adequancanine.us/pdf/AdequanCanineInsert.pdf. There is very little research/mixed results when searching for efficacy of adequan given SQ versus IM. It may be best to speak with your veterinarian about why they give it this way and if they have documentation to support it.

Is Adequan less effective if my vet injects it under the skin?

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