CD&T "use entire contents when first opened"

[TGreenhut]

The bottle of CD&T says to use the entire contents when first opened, but doesn't it last for the booster shot in a month? I have always saved the bottle and used the same stuff for the booster shot a month after first using it and then I throw it away. I just noticed the warning, "use entire contents when first opened", today . Have I just been really lucky? Should I use new bottles every time from now on? Or do you think it's it okay to use it twice?

 

[aggieterpkatie]

I keep the bottle until the expiration date.

 

[Stacykins]

I think the makers of the vaccination are worried about stuff like contamination, and are playing things safe. A lot of people reuse the same needles on different animals to draw out the medication. Which makes me cringe a little, personally. If you use a new, sterile needle and new, sterile syringe each time, and wipe down the rubber cap with some rubbing alcohol before drawing, then you're good.

 

[elevan]

If you use a new, sterile needle and new, sterile syringe each time, and wipe down the rubber cap with some rubbing alcohol before drawing, then you're good.

I keep the bottle until the expiration date.

This is what we do.

 

[TGreenhut]

Ok phew! But man, that means I didn't need to throw out that bottle of CD&T!

 

[lilhill]

If you use a new, sterile needle and new, sterile syringe each time, and wipe down the rubber cap with some rubbing alcohol before drawing, then you're good.

I keep the bottle until the expiration date.

This is what we do.

 

[honeymeadows]

Just make sure to keep it in the fridge.

 

[lilhill]

Yes, definitely keep it refrigerated. Good point.

 

[julieq]

We keep it refrigerated and just use it up before the expiration date and haven't ever had any problems.