Feline Kidney Disease/Ch5-SubQ Fluids

[LJdeHayward]

This is a good video because it shows alternative places to give the infusion, as well as personal accounts from people who have actually given their cats infusions at home.

[ComunityGam3s]

do you do it everyday?

[mspenny719]

You can warm the fluid by placing the bag in a sink or bowl of hot water for 5 minutes- or so-makes it easier on the kitty if the fluid is body temp.

[mspenny719]

Sammycat, don't use the needle more than once, you'll want to get the needle in smoothly so Tom isn't hurt by it. Its not that expensive. There are many good videos on here to show you how to do it, watch them all if you have to. If you have anyone to help the first few times its much easier. I do it by myself now--it does get easier. And if your vet isn't 100% helpful and supportive, go to someone else, you need all the positive help you can get.

[sammycat2]

I asked him for the sub. q. set myself, but am soooo nervous as Tom is very thin and weak.... I did manage it for a few seconds last night but Tom howled like a bansee and scared me to death afterwards...... It has me very nervous about doing it again, but I know I must to prolong his life. Both vets have been very lackadaisical about it all and the last one barely showed me what to do... He even said I could use the needle several times?? I'm not sure about this... I will try again....

[sammycat2]

Thanks so much for this video. My cat is almost 15 years old and was being treated for bad teeth as his breath was so bad. I feel he has been neglected as I was worried about his all of last year and kept taking him up to the vet saying his breath stank and he was vomitting foam at times. Still the vet didn't seem to think anything much was wrong. Finally, this christmas i noticed his eyes seemed to have sunken in his head it was only then the vet realised something was badly wrong....

[ChaplainForAnimals]

I got 22guage needles at the vet's and it was soooooooooo much better for my Cheste Cat!! I also believe one should start the fluid REAL Slow, so they can acclimate to the temp, then You can speed it up some...bjut I only opened clamp Halfway, and it didn't even take long!! I don't mind if it took longer, but it really didn't :-)

[ArtMassacre]

i wish i would've figured out what was wrong and done this for my cat. she did live almost 10 years but so much suffering along the way. some people still laugh about pet owners love, but they know when you're helping and cooperate. there's so much human arrogance and ignorance that gets in the way and guess what, humans are all messed up sick also because of it. thanks for posting this.

[MsSampsonsClass]

@ArtMassacre I know my kitty died too he was only 3 :(

[AwwwsomeZee]

@Cherstars - I notice your post was made a year ago. I hope you cat is doing well and is living a healthy life :) - I understand that it must be very hard to do this Sub Q therapy on your cat, trust me I cried alot when we were told we had to do that to our cat. My hubby is the one doing it and I just stand by to pet my cat. I have to say that this therapy helped my cat so much. It feels like I have my old cat back.

[AwwwsomeZee]

In addition to Sub Q I want to suggest that you speak to the vet about fortekor which a pill to support cat's kidney...both Sub Q and Fortekor goes hand in hand, it has helped my cat alot. I wish you all the best :)

[DeviBhumi]

We just started giving our cats fluids today. There is now a pocket of fluid down the leg-is this normal ? Thanks for the great video.

[GothiousRex]

@DeviBhumi

Completely normal :)

that stuff will slide where ever it wants to. Looks really weird, and your cat my find it akward at first, but it will absorb into the system soon enough :)

[harukacherry]

Thank you so much for your video. The same technique works for dogs. I never thought I could do this and I did invite a friend over to help me. We did it effortlessly with the help of this detailed video. Our vet made it super easy so we didn't have so much hooking up to do. I don't think she felt a thing and she is a small 12 pound Italian greyhound battling cancer. As soon as I become a mom I started doing things I never dreamt I would have to do. Love makes it easy!

[ollyorla]

Its great to get such informative and visual instruction, at the touch of a button!! My cat Gizmo wsa recently diagnosed with kidney disease. She is on a Renal diet which I get from the vet. Has anyone experience of alternate food sources for cats with renal disease? Thx Orla

[janscatz]

THANX SO MUCH for this informational video!!!!...MY KITTY THANKS YOU TOO...MEOW!!!!

[razorisland]

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 excellent in showing exactly HOW to handle IV, needles (altho' that one is huge, try a smaller gauge .. easier 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 good on something this vital.

[MeOnYT]

Great 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.

[venniey]

You are correct. I test the temperature on my wrist.

Also, they are using an 18 gauge needle, which is pretty big. I use 20 gauge. My cats I've had to do this move around and resist often. I bought grooming bags and give the fluid with the zipper partially open.

[TheNana64]

I agree, an 18 gauge is too big, and may cause pain. Whereas a smaller needle is virtually painless.

[Cherstars]

are u kidding me with this? NO WAY AM I DOING THIS TO MY BOY

[africanmarty]

@ cherstars if your cat is in severe renal failure and requires sub cut fluids for re-hydration, i would think 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.

[Cherstars]

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 move 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

[venniey]

If it kept him alive, eating well, with a good 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 easier. You would have someone "train" you.

[TheNana64]

@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 "love" so much? What a joke, grow up and properly take care of your cat.

[ashxf]

@Cherstars I do it all the time to my cat. It really doesn't hurt at all, AND she loves the 10 minutes of exclusive loving she gets.After the first prick, she forgets there's even a needle there. I can definitely 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.

[Royberg]

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

[dafneec]

Does this hurt the cat?

[TheMonsterMinders]

Bravo! Well Done. Another great video to show our pet sitting staff.

[maryblackchurch]

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.

[fiasco12]

Thanks so much, this video gave me the confidence to carry out the procedure on my cat... he's 17 years old and diagnosed with CRF. I hope i'll do this right, thanks for the video!

[erikadon]

great video!

[grizzleplitz]

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!