alpacaSubcutaneous (SQ) injections are given under the skin in the front of the shoulder (where the neck joins the body).

  • Up to 20 cc can be given.

    • You can restrain the llama without a chute while giving the injection.
    Intramuscular (IM) injections are given directly into the muscle in these areas:

    • Upper rear of the thigh at the level of the testicle
    • Back of the forearm (where humans get IM vaccinations).