Esterilsol™ is the world’s first injectable sterilant for male dogs. While this is great news and can change the way veterinary medicine has been practiced, we understand that change of this nature will require professionals to gain comfort and experience with its use.

Here are some suggested tips for acquiring that comfort level:

• Use the first five vials of Esterilsol™ as soon as possible. Once you have injected a few dogs your comfort level with the technique and the effects of Esterilsol™ will increase dramatically.
  
  
• Though sedatives are not generally necessary, use a mild sedative with the first five dogs you inject. This will help you overcome any initial anxieties with the injection technique. Once you gain comfort with the injection technique, use of a mild sedative will be a clinical judgment.
  
  
• Tell your clients they can expect the following side effects:
  
  
  • Mild transient swelling of the testicles is expected.
    
    
  • Dogs may vomit within a few minutes to four hours post injection due to peak plasma levels of zinc.
    
    
  • Sensitivity to testicular palpation and lethargy related to nausea may result in the first 24 hours post injection.

The few side effects that result from the use of Esterilsol™ are generally mild and transient, but communicating them up front to your clients significantly reduces their concerns when they are observed, resulting in fewer call-backs to your practice.

• Feel free to prescribe analgesics for a few days post-injection to relieve any discomfort that might result.
  
  
• Follow-up with several dogs post-injection to gain firsthand experience with the effects of Esterilsol™.