How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids to Your Cat at Home

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Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), demonstrates how to administer subcutaneous (SQ) fluids to your cat at home.
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@skypup03 3 года назад

These videos always have the most passive, compliant cat possible. We need help with normal cats who know something is coming and run like hell at the sight of a needle.

@BKLNHobo 3 года назад

The treats hack works like a charm.

@shamyshamuswow213 3 года назад

Wrap them in a towel. Easier with two people so one can hold them. Try calming your cat first

@jasperjudd 3 года назад

I tried to give my cat fluids last night and good god did he put up a fight. We tried treats, we tried holding him still while wrapped in a blanket, and we even tried two people totally pinning him down as sad as it made me to do it, but every time he feels the poke of the needle he still somehow manages to lurch forward and I can’t keep the needle in for longer than a split second. I have no clue how to solve this😓 Also before anyone asks, I changed out the needle every time so it was sharp and sterile. I also used to work as a MA so I have medical training, and I’ve given plenty of SQ and IM injections, but man I’ve had an easier time giving shots to screaming biting children than doing this.

@xyz5765 3 года назад

Ain't that the truth!

@redbloodedbutterfly 3 года назад

@@jasperjudd That sounds extremely frustrating. You might need to bring your cat to the vet and watch how your vet handles your cat. Also, once your cat is upset, it might be best to stop and try again later once your cat has calmed down. Two people pinning the cat down sounds extremely stressful to both you and the cat, so it's not surprising that he wanted to run. For treats, perhaps baby food or Churu liquid treats would be more persuasive than what you have now? I haven't had to give IV fluids (yet), but if my CKD kitty ever needed it, he fights so much that I'd need to pay my vet to do it.

@miss_jess 3 года назад

Thank you for this wonderful video!! **Tips:** 1. The higher you hang the bag, the faster the fluid will flow - handy if your cat won't stay still long. We were able to inject 100ml in just a minute or two. We hung the bag on the curtain rod with an s-hook and placed the cat on the bed. We let him lick treats to keep him happy. He was so comfortable that he wouldn't leave after! 2. Warm the fluids beforehand, it makes a HUGE difference to how well your cat tolerates the procedure. Our vet said to fill a container with hot tap water and let the bag sit in it for 10 mins. It's very important to leave the top of the bag out of the water and dry, as getting the connections wet can lead to bacteria growth. If you are nervous about doing this, please don't be. There's a reason vets let us do this ourselves at home - it's because it's very easy and safe. My cat always feels a lot better after getting fluids at the vet, I'm glad we can do it at home now.

@calmdown9617 3 года назад

Do they use lactated ringers with 5% dextrose?

@misschanandelerbong7946 2 года назад

@@calmdown9617 some do- it depends on your individual cat's labs to determine the best fluid.

@auroracorps5533 2 года назад

How do you warm the fluids?

@noura-wc9kf 6 месяцев назад

how often does the primary tubing need to be changed?

@kimfarr87 Год назад

This really helped me a lot. I was pretty intimidated coming home with the fluid bag and a bunch of needles. You made it seem so simple. Thank you!

@voncotu7333 Год назад

Ditto

@jamiemcclure8937 2 года назад

Thank you for this video! My poor boy has kidney failure and we are giving him fluids. My vet taught me how at her office last week but I was wanting a little refresher before I did it again, and this was exactly how (same bag and everything). THANK you!!

@fabiolasolis8986 2 года назад

How's your cats?

@michaelisawolff 4 месяца назад

going through the same thing right now :(

@michaelisawolff 4 месяца назад

thank you, I followed every step and it went very smoothly. I do have one question though, it seemed like the fluids went in my cat pretty quick. Like 100 mL in a minute or two. Is that ok?

@GarrettBell 3 года назад

I don't even have a cat or want a cat and honestly have no idea how I ended up here but she's a great teacher

@ThePublicHealthHeaux 3 года назад

Yesss!!! I am a proud Catlady who at first tonight was disappointed to not be able to find a video tutorial from Cornell Vet. But... this lady made me feel so good about the procedure (!!? Yes even MY squicked out overthinky ass!?) that I j gave my first session of fluids (unassisted! Single handed! ~105 mL!) to my Phat Cat!! Besides being proud of myself lol I’m sooo proud of her! She couldn’t have been more cooperative-I think my offering of Temptations treats actually messed it up more lol bc she moved during first two attempts which ended in fluid leaking and me removing the needle to try a second and third time. She was sooo patient w me through the whole thing!! And it’s like her girlfriends intuited the importance too bc this is the first time in history they haven’t become savage fiend kitties when they hear that bag. 😭😻😸

@ThePublicHealthHeaux 3 года назад

For the record I know-my Phat Cats a special girl ... a survivor 5 years ago of cancer and 30 days of radiation and so much more-who’s VErY aware of when humans are trying to make her feel better. 😽

@ThePublicHealthHeaux 3 года назад

I think she was both eager to get the hydration/relief from stage 4 kidney disease ANd annoyed that I’d already poked her 3x : “ok... let’s get this over with already...” 😹 she really couldn’t have been more peaceful and literally minutes later looked sooo much more relaxed like she could finally rest.

@mariekarole1621 2 года назад

Brittany Porter I just did this to my 18 year old Bengal who is skinny . He moved out of the needle with us holding him down. How did that nurses fat cat not wiggle away.

@trinidiana 2 года назад

That’s hilarious

@joelmasket1817 3 года назад

I thought it was a very good description of the procedure, but I don't think I heard her mention that the bevel of the needle should be facing up when the needle is inserted into the SQ space.

@FilbieTron 2 года назад

Thank you, came here looking for that information!

@certifiedveterinarytechnic2122 3 года назад

If you leave a dirty needle on the line, bacteria from the skin can travel up the line. It is recommended to put a clean needle on the end of the line in between uses.

@tomcoryell 3 года назад

She said that.

@mariekarole1621 2 года назад

Our vet told us to leave a dirty needle on I would think No bacteria! We just caped it. We got 13 more pokes uggh

@mablenay 2 года назад

@@tomcoryell you misunderstood. Go back to 1:15 and listen again. This vet in this video says they make a habit of leaving the dirty needle on until the time comes to administer fluids again, and then they put a clean needle on just before administering. Certified Veterinary Technician said "no, you shouldn't do that because bacteria can get into the line".

@user-eg8fn2yc4t 2 года назад

You are exactly right. Leaving a dirty needle on a fluid bag and also reusing that needle is ridiculous. They are less than 10 cents a pop- Put a fresh needle immediately after use and throw the used one out! (Return used needles to vet for proper disposal. Please do not discard with your regular trash. It is medical waste.)

@knothead35 2 года назад

Yep, i change my dirty needle as soon as I finish the day's fluids. I put the clean needle on and leave the packing on the end of it so i know for certain that it is, indeed, a clean needle.

@summersearscpa 2 года назад

Hi Sarah and DL team - My fiesty old kitty is on fluids for kidney support. The vet tech showed me how and she was great, but Rosabelle Kitty and I were still having a hard time. Then I found your video. We hung the bag higher and distracted her with milk and treats, and I went in with confidence. The whole thing was over in around 5 minutes and it was SOOO much better for everyone involved. Thank you!! 😽🐾🙏

@tbiggs1087 Год назад

you should never give a cat milk.

@jodilyn Месяц назад

PLEASE-- No milk for your cat. 😢 It's going to upset her stomach quite a bit. Milk is not good for cats.

@toukie 3 года назад

Wow My cat turns into a demon from hell when we try to do it to him. We have to pay 45$ every 3 days so the vet can do it instead because he might be 20 years old, but he is still a fighter

@metroi7622 3 года назад

I pay a neighbor to hold my little patient. Invest in heavy duty gloves. You might save some money.

@fajile5109 3 года назад

Look up cat sock. You can put them in a little thing where they cant move much.

@ladyturnip 3 года назад

Such a good patient. 🐱♥️

@nmrv4823 Год назад

Thank u sooo much, this video literally saved my cat's life, it was 3 am, no vets available and we had to do something or he will die, we could stabilize him till the next morning and now he's fully recovered ❤️

@NothingWasted Год назад

Awwww how is your baby now ?

@nmrv4823 Год назад

@@NothingWasted doing great! He’s a big, chubby, and healthy boy 💕

@NothingWasted Год назад

@@nmrv4823 yay!!!! So happy for you!

@WildernessForever Год назад

Where were you able to get fluid, lines and needles?

@beskurcyja Год назад

@@WildernessForever I think you can get in a drug store, it should be OTC since it's usually just fluids and no medicaments.

@Squidmoto3 Год назад

Thank you for the guide. My baby only has a couple days left in her but this will help make her comfy until she passes. I'm going to miss her forever.

@AdultHumanXX Год назад

I’m so sorry. I just got a bad diagnosis for my old guy too. Sending love to you and your girl 🤍

@LumpyFPV 3 месяца назад

Sorry for your loss. 💜💜💜💜

@Khrystyna853 3 месяца назад

❤🐾💕

@Calliekodabennycain 27 дней назад

So sorry for your loss. Missing them is the hardest part. You’ll be together again.

@AddictAnime1 3 года назад

Thank you for mentioning the bump! I was terrified I'd put the fluids where they shouldn't be 😭

@gracielagomez3677 3 года назад

I administer fluids all the time and by you slowing down and explaining step by step really helps me to understand this procedure on a different level. You are So informative, thank you!!

@sw33tm3 11 месяцев назад

How does the line and the bag stay sterile after each use?

@grave3hunna 10 месяцев назад

If you leave a dirty needle wouldn't that have a potential to contaminate the rest of the bag? Otherwise I think your tutorial was good at explaining how to properly insert the needle.

@schikashap8633 3 года назад

Great video. You can speed up the flow of fluids by making sure that the spot where the rolling lock was, is round and not semi pinched. Often times when the locked is released, the spot on the line where the rolling lock was remains somewhat restricted, especially if it was locked for a couple of days.

@Ring0fSaturn 3 года назад

Excellent lesson, Sarah. My wife and I just gave subcutaneous fluids to our cat and it was fairly easy, for the first go. The fluids did not so much drip as gush, so it really took less than a minute for the dose to be administered.

@jilldollinger5017 2 года назад

Thank you! I have to do this to my cat. All these tips are so useful. They showed me at her vet's office but it was a little overwhelming. It is good to have this for review.

@keenanfaddy901 2 года назад

Isn't it important to purge the line first before flowing

@LoveABun 3 года назад

Good video! And what a great-looking, precious kitty! I like warming my fluids before administering. It makes a huge difference to the comfort of the cat. My cats actually enjoy their fluids.

@vocals7693 3 года назад

If it were only as easy as feeding them food. My cat is scared to death of it. As soon as he feels that prick of the needle he flips out. I have to hold him down and he wimpers. I feel so bad doing it to him, but I have to because he has Hyperthyroidism and he's losing weight. The whole thing has been a nightmarish experience.

@mys-li4dk Год назад

What a docile cat - I would like to see an actual realistic scenario. I am desperate to get fluids into my struggling cat and this was totally unrealistic.

@catsmeow2you Год назад

Thank you for walking through the procedure!! I'm about to to this myself for the very first time at my home. My 17 yr old male has had fluid treatments 2x per week for 3 months now at vet. He just received excellent news on blood work today and his kidney values are nice a stable from changing diet to wet KD and of course his fluid treatments!! I have no choice but to do this at home because he doesn't handle the car ride, and is a little over an hour round trip. It's too stressful, along with holding him from a litter box and vomiting from motion sickness. So, thank you VERY much, for your patience & guidance for us non vet people!!! ❤❤❤❤

@jsfnnyc 2 года назад

I'm having to do this to my cat at home for the first time ever and only had one quick 10 minute instruction at the vets office. Now that I'm at home and trying to do it, I have so many questions!!! Thank you for this video.

@sagegoodwin1 2 года назад

How did it go? I gotta do this tonight and I’m dreading having to do it but I love my kitty so I got to❤️

@GoCoyote Год назад

I did this 20 years ago and needed a refresher. Thank you, and that is one cute cat.

@lyndi9082 3 года назад

Thanks so much for your clear instruction and visual demonstration... huge help for us first timers! I ended up hanging bag on a hanger off the very top bed of the cat condo while she sat on a lower bed and looked out the window... works very well.

@brendaharrington2251 3 года назад

Great video, thanks for providing these clear and concise instructions!

@jamiebiddle4146 2 года назад

I appreciate your calm, concise training technique on this procedure. Very helpful!

@mendelscot Год назад

Our vet uses a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to sterilise our cat's skin/fur before inserting the subcutaneous needle. Is there a particular reason that atDove doesn't do that, too? P.S. Thanks for posting this helpful video. I'm going to provide treats to my 19 yo cat during her next therapy today.

@gbradshaw4710 Год назад

Thank you for this video. The very patient explanation and step by step is a wonderful help as there is a lot of anxiety in trying to do the best for your pet. It is a great video!

@eaw2nf 3 года назад

Thank you so much!! I was so intimidated but you made it so easy! My cat did great!!

@atibatianya 3 года назад

My cat has a long fur , so my first time giving sc fluid was not so good. I’m getting use to it. And my cat too. Do you have any tipps for that? This cat is just eating, eating, she doesn’t care about anything. But this is not always the case.

@nicholaspeck1192 2 года назад

I, too, had a disastrous first time. You’d think a retired RN treating a 6.5 lb elderly cat would have no trouble… right?? 😱😰😳

@dreamwalker2518 2 года назад

When my cat got fluids they didn't tell me it would migrate, she ended up having all of it in one front leg and I was freaking out lol. Called the clinic and the vet tech had a good laugh (me too after the initial shock). So if anyone reads this, if the fluid ends up in your cat's leg or somewhere it's fine and not painful or harmful!

@justinestevens8096 2 года назад

I have such a hard time getting the needle into the skin sometimes. Sometimes it goes in great, sometimes I just can't get it in and it sucks because I feel like I'm hurting my cat. She needs fluids every 3 days. Is there a certain movement or, something to help with this?

@alisonjetmar7437 2 года назад

What a sweety of a cat. I bribe my cat with Temptations and he forgets the needle is in his skin! Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I am new at this and am grateful to all the expertise I see on RU-vid.

@WildernessForever Год назад

Excuse me, Sir...do you have a minute to talk about our Lord and Savior? I need God's help everytime I do this cuz usually the cat is Satan's spawn.

@eavgrainger 3 года назад

You did such a great job - and a beautiful and sweet patient, too. Thank you!

@Cacheola 2 года назад

hmmm... purge the air out after you put the new needle on. Get that thing dripping faster. I get 100ml into mine in about 3 minutes... 15?! lol

@carla7908 Год назад

Is Vivienne even a cat lol? Mine would have shredded me to pieces at the pinch of the needle

@genesis_berry 11 месяцев назад

Thank you SO MUCH! My vet explained it quickly but not in depth enough and my first attempt I basically just squirted the fluids everywhere because I couldn’t figure out the bag and all. You were so much more thorough but also easy to watch and pay attention to! Lifesaver (hopefully literally)!

@seisenstark 3 года назад

Great lesson! Do you know of a treat that a cat with kidney disease can eat? Would love to get some.

@tevans1526 3 года назад

Following for having the same question

@misschanandelerbong7946 2 года назад

*I am not a vet* but generally you want to look for low phosphorus food. Instead of treats that you buy, try plain meats like baked chicken thighs and canned tuna. Egg whites (NO yolks, though) are great too but not all cats like them. I always break into tiny bits and spread around the plate so it takes longer to eat.

@savyashrmusiclyricsvid2671 Год назад

kitcat

@Ellen-Ripley7838 Год назад

Ok, how stoned is this cat?? I’ve never seen a cat lie down to eat

@catzska Год назад

Sometimes right between the shoulder blades are harder to get a needle in because the skin seems thicker. So I usually do it more off too the side a bit. Great video, best I have seen.

@noura-wc9kf 6 месяцев назад

how often does the primary tubing need to be changed?

@jodilynn4853 3 года назад

Thank you for this.! My cat can't have treats cuz of dietary restrictions due to kidney disease so we just love up on him throughout the whole thing. This video made it seem easier than I was making it out to be.

@amandah.5876 3 года назад

Smart! Thanks for the advice; my guy can’t have any treats either, so I was wondering what to do instead.

@jodilynn4853 3 года назад

@@amandah.5876 yup, just give him lots of love. Calms them down. N I got him some cat grade cbd, seems to be working quite well.

@DixxiER 2 года назад

I have recently just started doing this for my cat who has failing kidneys, so she cannot have any treats and is on renal food. Can I ask please, how is your cat's appetite? Mine keeps waning so we keep having to give her an appetite stimulant, but a side effect is aggression. She is always worse with the drip a day or two after the appetite pill. Do you always put the needle in the same area? I am wondering if she's a bit bruised. It's been 2 weeks now.

@artbyviktoria9265 2 года назад

@@DixxiER I think you shouldn’t put the needle in the same spot over and over again so the skin and tissues can heal

@dreamwalker2518 2 года назад

There are renal friendly treats! At least where I live, but I bet in the US too. The ones my cats (also the healthy one lol) love are Trovet multi purpose treats (with fish). They're renal and heart friendly and hypoallergenic/have only fish as protein.

@jlimsy1 3 года назад

Haha why does everyone who demonstrates these on RU-vid not have a cat that puts up a fight????

@NothingWasted Год назад

Misssss Vivian!! So precious. Love the name. Question: So I was given the olive green needles. 18 gauge. It seems super big and I have to actually 'feel' it push through. Ouchies. My Vet explained it goes a lot quicker with a bigger needle but I am wondering about scar tissue from bigger wound and also if he may tolerate it better with a smaller needle. The first time I did it, I did it ALONE. Now he is on to me, my husband has to hold him. Yes, we do the whole positive association with CHICKEN, his favorite but he stops eating after I put the needle in and wants to get away. Also, he is a chill boy usually. Anyone here have input on a smaller needle maybe being better for him?

@josephbingham1255 3 года назад

Good luck doing that with a feral cat. But somehow Pasadena Humane Society got it done with a dehydrated feral kitten. It was in foster care for socalization then to Pet Food Express for adoption. He's a real sweetheart.

@mainacampbell8834 10 месяцев назад

She literally says (they) the veterinary office leaves a dirty needle until the next use!!!!!

@KathyMacDougall Год назад

This was a great video. We have been struggling giving IV fluids to our 20 year old cat. She freaks out at the vet and they felt it was no longer worth trying there. Giving them at home has also been challenging. The tips to leave her where she is comfortable (rather than trying to confine her) and giving her a favorite treat while the fluids are going in really worked!!! THANK YOU!

@thatgirlreacts5465 Год назад

How’s your cat doing?

@GodWarriorsArcAngels Год назад

Did NOT SHOW HOW TO INSERT EXTENSION INTO IV FLUIDS

@spremier9626 3 года назад

I really like this video. Thanks. I had to do this some years ago and wanted a refresher but you didn’t say anything about flushing the line first. I thought you had to do something to get rid of bubbles. I remember squirting a bit out of the needle (usually way too much). Thanks again 🙏🏽

@tomcoryell 3 года назад

This is my concern as well.

@dreamwalker2518 2 года назад

You don't need to do that, it's just subcutaneous (under the skin) and not intravenous (i.v.), nothing will happen

@chelseagarrett7142 Год назад

Awesome video, but what about the remaining fluid in the bag? Should it be refrigerated between use? What is the max number of days an open bag can be safely used?

@BKLNHobo 3 года назад

The treats hack has been a lifesaver. Once I shake the treats container he comes running over, mewing, wagging his tail, and even purrs during the IV administration.

@majka.skowron 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! Today I will attempt it the first time. Wish me luck!

@majka.skowron 3 года назад

It worked! The tip with food was perfect! Thank you!

@metroi7622 3 года назад

You can do this!

@acatspectator 3 года назад

does the water need prescription?

@jessruhl24 Год назад

I had an extremely hard time getting the needle in her skin. How hard are you supposed to push? Do you tips for making sure the needle is in as far as it should be?

@joleevasquez4461 Месяц назад

I just did it the 3rd time successfully today and it seems to me that there is a second layer of skin that I definitely feel the needle going through when I do it right.

@brookeforbes3714 2 года назад

This is a 2 man job. However my roommate is leaving! I have to do this myself and there is no way, as Bella runs!!! I have a baby 2 year old chihuahua. Any tips? What a gentle beautiful calm cat!!! ❤️

@shawnaford5540 2 года назад

For my own cat I use the syringe method so can easily adjust locations and I like to corner my cat with an actual corner on his cat bed, or with my iPad in front of him and play cat TV. Set up for success. Snacks help and brushing.

@errinnskye 2 года назад

Perfect demonstration, very helpful. I did it for the first time after watching this and it went well. Thank you.

@jeanmanns4467 2 года назад

Thankfully I came across this video as today I’ll be showed how to do this with my fur baby. I was terrified about thinking if I was going to remember everything when it was my time to give it to her so now I feel a little relief now knowing what to expect and questions to ask..

@QuinacridoneScarlet Год назад

Thank you so much for this video; I so, so, so appreciate it. My nine year old just got diagnosed with kidney disease. Years ago, I had been able to give fluids to my first cat and he just loved it--it always perked him up, and he was happy and healthy until about 2 weeks before he died, and I credit the fluids for creating such comfort for him. But that was in the oughts and I'm totally out of practice + living in Turkey and only have conversational Turkish ability, so this video was a life saver. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@wendy645 Год назад

My animal shelter adoption coordinator sent me this for giving sub-qs to an 8wk old kitten. I had the basics down, as I've seen it done and I work in an ER and see a LOT of IVs done, but haven't ever done it myself. The explanations were so helpful! Thank you so much!!

@red_rage1442 4 месяца назад

Where do you get the Fluids from? 🤔❓️

@skipsterz 2 года назад

Yeah, just wrap the cat in towel and use your 6 arms. 2 to hold him, 2 insert and hold the needle from popping out and 2 to open the valve and squeeze the fluid bag. Then when it’s over, you discover the towel is wet from all the fluid leaking out somewhere anyway. Vets need to make this easier for the pet owner to administer.

@Cheshiechick Год назад

What if a kitty simply hates getting Subcutaneous fluids? No matter if you give him a soft bed or food he likes he still fights the pet parent?

@TheWildheartmuse 3 года назад

What was the snack? If it is so good we all need to know. My cat is not happy with any k/d foods. Will senior food work?

@catherinel2288 7 месяцев назад

Very helpful, thank you. Wish me luck with my cat that doesn't like anything!

@jenaezehm4298 2 года назад

Thank you. Although the tech showed me I needed a little refresher. Still daunting putting a 18g needle in my cat but she's been tolerating well

@treehuggermc1 2 года назад

I use a 23 gage terumo thin wall. 18 gage is way too big!

@just_some_donkus 3 года назад

Thanks for this explanation on how to feel for a good spot to insert the needle!

@luckynothirteen 3 года назад

I love the video & how things are explained. I have to do this every other day & we're just starting to do it at home.

@apollostatuary4286 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video it reaffirm i am doing it right. i have the nicest 16 year old cat. he doesnt make any fuss. I love my cat!

@dontbeaturd763 Год назад

Shouldn’t you also make sure there aren’t any air gaps in the line as well?

@errantstars8294 8 месяцев назад

In my experience, it's best to not do it by yourself, especially not at first. If the cat is a cuddly one, or likes being held at all, then have the person the cat trusts most to hold them. We had similar issues with another cat when she needed a feeding tube but eventually she became less scared and we didn't need to restrain to feed or medicate her at all and one person could do it alone. That cat also got used to her inhaler eventually. It's not just down to personality, the cats in these videos are so calm and compliant because they're used to it. It's treats and attention Tuesday for them, so they handle it better.

@knothead35 2 года назад

Sterile water only? My vet gave me lactated ringers. It has electrolytes in it.

@victoriarose4716 3 года назад

Thank you! It’s much easier than it seems :)

@sabrinahamilton725 2 года назад

Thank you,thank you,thank you!I just couldn’t do this procedure right and so I went on RU-vid to find a video about it.My senior cat was going downhill and I was so

@MissGayane7 Год назад

Dear Dr. Sarah, can you please tell me if it is safe to give 80 ml of subcutaneous fluids via syringe to a 1.8 kg cat at a time for several days in a row? The cat has kidney and liver problems. I'm worried about her condition.

@Quackzine Год назад

What did you end up doing Gayane, & what was the outcome? I hope everything turned out fine.

@caddi70 2 года назад

yeah, one of my cats is in palliative care. she's down to skin and bones, but she can still fight once it's time for her meds. 1 in the mouth and the subcu bag. I'm afraid to hurt her, she is so fragile now and could die in the next week or so. I didn't think she would make it the weekend, but she's not ready to go yet. I wish it was that easy for me and I have help. I was also told to warm up the fluid a little in a heating pad. Another thing I do as I've had to do 2 other cats is gently squeeze the bag. no way in hell my cat will sit still very long

@1UTUBEUSERNAME 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for making this video!

@EL-xg4yq 3 года назад

That's great. Now you just need you cat to obey the command "stay" for 10 minutes or so

@stillportra 3 года назад

im thinking the same. but sometime, sick or dehydrated cat doesnt move a lot

@fajile5109 3 года назад

Just wait till they go to sleep pet them till it begins to annoy them then poke. They will be like sweet he stopped messing with me back to sleep,

@urRAWRsoundsfunnyLOL 3 года назад

My Dr. said it helps to do it in their carrier. My can has a mesh duffle bag type carrier so there are many places that can be unzipped to have access to him I recommend one. Way more pleasant for them than a cage its something like this www.ebay.com/itm/Pet-Dog-Cat-Carrier-Bag-Puppy-Travel-Comfort-Mesh-Tote-Adjustable-Soft-Backpack-/324741054817?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

@huyvu5936 Год назад

I neeed to do everyday im so scare 😢

@musicismylife7718 2 года назад

I have been giving my cat subcutaneous fluids for 5 days and never had a problem until today. I have tried giving her the subq fluid 3 times today and for all those trials, the fluid has not been dripping. I have no idea why this is happening. I switched out the needle and when I tried to do it without inserting the needle in my cat, it worked. But when I insert the needle in my cat, it doesn't work. I tried gently pushing the needle in and out and twisting it and it still did not work and the needle ended up popping out. This is very mentally exhausting as I can see that my cat is clearly uncomfortable with me constantly sticking the needle in her.

@cheri6360 2 года назад

Awh that’s sad I’m so sorry that happened. Did you figure out what the problem was? Did you try putting on a new needle and re-inserting it?

@marthahales2430 2 года назад

I've been successfully giving my cat fluids for quite some time, and this has recently started happening to me, too. I'm assuming I'm hitting a spot where there isn't room for water, but I'm not sure why. It's really weird. It's happened the three times in the last week and a half, and then everything's fine when I try the next day.

@treehuggermc1 2 года назад

Are you using a new needle each time? Don't poke your poor car again until you figure it out please

@joleevasquez4461 Месяц назад

Sounds like a crink in the line somewhere?

@danielleyannieh2548 3 года назад

GREAT DEMO!! Thank you, you're wonderful!

@ohbusiness 3 года назад

My vet recommended 50, so each half mark. But isn't most of the fluid still in the tube traveling to the needle at the time that you hit your mark? I feel like just looking at the level in the bag is not a good indicator of how much still needs to go in, so I'm confused about how long to keep doing it once it hits that point

@jamiemcclure8937 2 года назад

I think that's part of why you prime the line first (other than to make sure there's no air in it). Presumably the starting and ending liquid within the line then will be the same.

@bluebobbyd 2 года назад

Thanks for the helpful video. What gauge needle are you using here?

@crystalmocon4981 11 дней назад

So glad for RU-vid. My 18yr old senior cat had a vet appt today and he's in stage 3 kidney failure so diet change and fluids. The tech showed me what to do at the vets office but this video was a great recap and I don't feel as nervous about putting the needle in the wrong spot or hurting him. It's more about making sure his days are comfy. He's blind, arthritic, with bad kidneys but he's still drinking lots of water, eating lots of food, using his litter box, walking up and down the stairs MULTIPLE times a day, jumping up on the couch , bed and chairs. Just sucks they don't live as long as we do.

@luckynothirteen 3 года назад

Gave my cat a treat. The moment she felt the prick she bolted (-___-)

@marthahales2430 2 года назад

I found this video while looking for a refresher course on giving fluids to my current cat and was pleasantly surprised to hear the name DoveLewis. I used to bring my cats to you from 2000-2004 when I lived in Portland. It was nice to be reminded of the wonderful care we got there.

@marthahales2430 2 года назад

P.S. Giving my cat a special treat of some canned chicken has made a huge difference in how well she behaves during her treatment.

@brandnewayurveda1835 29 дней назад

Can we use intracath there ? In subcutaneous area ? It feels like my cat hates pricks. If we put intracath there for 2-3 days will that work ?

@meg1955 2 года назад

Here I am waving to Vivian when she looks toward the cam. lol

@Itsnatyramirez 3 года назад

How far do you put the needle in?

@cheri6360 2 года назад

Excellent question!

@winterfoxx6363 2 года назад

My vet said half a centimeter, parallel to the skin. I’m still trying to figure it out too though

@winterfoxx6363 2 года назад

My vet said there will be a hollow pocket inside the tent. The needle should enter the pocket just a little

@Itsnatyramirez 2 года назад

@@winterfoxx6363 thank you!:)

@winterfoxx6363 2 года назад

@@Itsnatyramirez you’re so welcome! I know it’s been 2m so you probably got it down but hopefully future viewers who have the same question will benefit from it! Our poor little kitties 🥺 🫂

@guilhermegoncalves4469 3 года назад

Its easy with a calm cat like that!!!

@Sarahr98998 13 дней назад

But like, what if you have a normal cat who would run away instantly and has no chance of laying there compliantly for 15 minutes????

@kristenwiese6680 3 года назад

She didn't recap the needle, just left it hanging out there. Terrifying! This is the most difficult part for me, getting the needle off without hurting myself

@joleevasquez4461 Месяц назад

Put the cap back on it?

@chris101gray3 4 месяца назад

Yet another video with a compliant cat, sedated even? Many cats simply will not allow you to do this without extreme duress! Not surprisingly they never show cats like that. My cat would not tolerate it, so I made the decision to not continue putting her through the ordeal of even getting the needle in. I could never get fluid into her, so left that to a diet of wet food for hydration. She was 15 years old, hyperthyroid and with a heart condition. I decided to make her as comfortable as possible until it was time to say goodbye as opposed to a stressful life of poking, prodding, testing and frequent vet visits. Thats no way to live.

@made-line7627 Год назад

Thankyou, this was really helpful. And Viviane is such a sweetheart. What a good girl 🩷

@Aneta1825 5 месяцев назад

My cat is very old and thin. There is basically no fat between the shoulder blades. I am afraid I puncture through the skin completely. Plus she will never sit like that.