Well it can't be any more gross than what I was doing:') I'll try that today. Any shot hints? I have to give her two in different locations today and she shows her butt with just a little 22 gauge. I'm thinking about just needle sticking her first.
I used to tap, slap, or "knock" on the area first but I've decided that that gives them too much time to worry about it and get all tore up. It seems to work best to just do it quick. First, wipe the area with alcohol and a cotton ball, then act like that's all you're gonna do for a second or two so they forget about it, then just smack the needle in there, fast and hard. Mine don't even act like they feel it that way.
If she still prances around even doing it that way, then do what you were talking about and smack her with just the needle and wait for her to settle before you attach the syringe.
What are you having to give her?