Is Adequan less effective if my vet injects it under the skin?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | neutered | 5 years and 3 months old
My vet does not administer Adequan in the muscle, but instead just under the skin. Is the effectiveness of Adequan compromised?
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Published on May 27th, 2016
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.
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Published on May 19th, 2017
I typically have people give the injections subcutaneously at home even though the packaging recommends intramuscular since a subcutaneous injection is easier to administer. Most veterinarians feel it works just as well. I would follow your veterinarians recommendation.
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