B12 deficiency may result from a vegetarian or vegan diet, as B12 naturally occurs in animal foods
Administer subcutaneously: Administer Subcutaneously-Picture Courtesy: Southern Cross Vet Clean the skin between shoulder blades with alcohol then administer vitamin b12 injection for dogs subcutaneously
Insurance coverage for these injections can vary based on your individual insurance plan, the medical necessity of the treatment, and other personal health factors
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For severe deficiencies, it can take even longer, since your vitamin stores are extremely depleted
This injection into the muscles allows a higher proportion of the B12 to be absorbed into the body, as injections into the veins or oral supplements may allow some of the vitamin to be lost as it passes through the digestive system