Feline Kidney Disease/Ch5-SubQ Fluids
Learn how to give subcutaneous fluids to your cat. Developed by Partners in Animal Health at Cornell University College of ...
Learn how to give subcutaneous fluids to your cat. Developed by Partners in Animal Health at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine with a gift from Purina Veterinary Diets. Authors: Dr. Richard Goldstein and Dr. Joe Wakshlag.
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@Cherstars I do it all the time to my cat. It really doesn’t hurt at all, AND she likes the 10 minutes of exclusive loving she gets.After the first prick, she forgets there’s even a needle there. I can certainly tell a difference in her health and energy level too. It’s well worth it and hardly takes any time. Trust me, my cat is far from traumatized.
She really doesn’t care.
@Cherstars You’d rather stress your poor cat out everyday going to the vet (where he is at risk of catching diseases from other sick animals) than to provide proper care for the animal you “like” so much? What a joke, grow up and properly take care of your cat.
If it kept him alive, eating well, with a excellent quality of life for even years, you might. Or you could pay someon. That will add up. I joke that it’s only hard to do the first 50 times, then it gets simpler. You would have someone “train” you.
I agree, an 18 gauge is too huge, and may cause pain. Whereas a smaller needle is virtually painless.
I’ve been caring for a friend’s cat while she’s away on lengthy trips. SubQIV was given 3/week .. now 7/week. This video is brilliant in showing exactly HOW to handle IV, needles (altho’ that one is huge, try a smaller gauge .. simpler on kitty. But sometimes I can’t get needle in right .. her scruff has become so thin. It IS keeping her alive and is so worth doing. Thank you for the video .. even a reminder is excellent on something this vital.
You are right. I test the temperature on my wrist.
Also, they are using an 18 gauge needle, which is pretty huge. I use 20 gauge. My cats I’ve had to do this go around and resist often. I bought grooming bags and give the fluid with the zipper partially open.
Fantastic video, although I disagree with the instructions that the fluids should be at room temperature. Room temperature is about 70 degrees, while a cats body temperature is around 101. Sending fluids that are 30 degrees cooler than the body is uncomfortable for the cat. Ideally, the fluids should be about 100 degrees when given.
He gets it daily at the vet, I cannot do it myself, he is also getting 24.7 care from me, he is eating, he washes himself and plays, I wafch his every go and gets body massages from head to toe he is doing fantastic the vet told me he is a miracle cat, he has the will to live because i am NOT YOUR AVERAGE cat owner and he is NOT YOUR AVERAGE cat, we both are so crazy about each other the bond that we have could make a movie thanxxxxxxxxxx
@ cherstars if your cat is in severe renal failure and requires sub cut fluids for re-hydration, i would reckon you would do what it takes to promote your cats health. As a net nurse i can tell you it makes a world of difference in the cats we see at the clinic. i would recommend if you research renal failure in cats and the benefit sub cut fluids provide.
are u kidding me with this? NO WAY AM I DOING THIS TO MY BOY
it shouldn’t. there isn’t as much sensation in that area of a cat’s neck. you can just pick up your kitty by it’s nape with one hand and slap it onto your lap. mother cats frequently carry their young in their mouths anyway
Does this hurt the cat?
Bravo! Well Done. Another fantastic video to show our pet sitting staff.
Thanks so much for the instructions. When you marked the bag with the felt pen was the fluid above it 100mls?. I have such a hard time reading dosage because the bag doesn’t look like there’s 100 mls per dose once the fluid starts to go down. The fluid because of gravity, looks fuller at the bottom of the bag instead of how it would look if the bag was lieing flat on a counter let’s say. Hope this is clear. I just need to be assured my cat is getting 100 mls per dose.
Thanks.
Thanks so much, this video gave me the confidence to carry out the procedure on my cat… he’s 17 years ancient and diagnosed with CRF. I hope i’ll do this right, thanks for the video!
fantastic video!
Clear and concise. Thorough explanation of giving a cat Sub-Q injections at home. This video really makes a difference in providing care for pets. THANKS!