I am humbled by your passion for your little one. I just lost my Feisty after 16.1/2 years and I'd have given anything for 19.......that's a wonderful life. I'd like to ask you a question about your sub-Q technique. What size needle did you use and how did you vary the point of entry (stab) when giving sub-q so often? Thank you for your posting..........we need more like you to restore some faith in our roll as stewards on this planet. : )
@bohemiansmile The needle used for this was a 20 gauge 1". As for varying the point of entry it didn't seem to be a problem. I would make sure it wasn't the exact spot as the time before but other than that, he wasn't at all concerned. Also, I'd warm the bag of fluid so it didn't feel cold as it entered. He was much happier with that.
@frffnf It was always the phrase I used in referring to it. I have a macabre sense of humour and Sunny didn't mind. Talking to a friend online I said "gotta go stab the cat, I'll be back later". He asked what on earth I meant, I explained it to him, but he still couldn't visualize it. This video was originally for him. He made the first comment.
Why does he have to have daily infusions of lactated ringers if you don't mind me asking. Also, how much do you give, and how fast do you give it? I wish my cat was so calm! He looks absolutely beautiful!! How old is he?
@UNCRatDog I don't mind you asking at all! :) He had to have this to hydrate him and help his kidneys function. I divided a 1000 cc bag into 6 portions so approx. 166 ccs per day as fast as it would run. It took about 10 minutes usually. At the time of this video I was giving it to him in one dose, but later split it into twice daily doses of 83 ccs ea. He is 17 years old in this video.
@qanthaqi Thanks for your reply! Is he still with you? Was Diabetes the reason for decreased kidney function? I work with human diabetics, but I know that cats are prone to the disease. I can't imagine how hard it must be emotionally to care for a pet with any chronic illness, but I completely understand how easy it is to do whatever you can for them! My cat is barely one year old, but we've had terrible luck so far! I pray she never has CRF or Diabetes! ...
@qanthaqi My cat, "Deliah Darko", swallowed 24 inches of string that also had a knot at the end of it. The knot was lodged between the small and large intestine, and the 24 inches went all the way down through her intestines. She was almost completely asymptomatic. Very expensive and nerve-wrecking surgery, but she's now alive and well! I hope all is well with Sunny!
@BlazikenLord no :) that was just me, pretending Sunny was in my lap, holding him, and poking the needle in, while watching my camera output to make sure that what I wanted was in the frame before I actually got him there.
I think the "matter of fact" attitude of the caretaker helps calms the cat a lot. I sure hope so. My Oscar (yes named after the boxer) is a fighter and I can barely hold him down. Well, as Scarlett said "tomorrow is another day". Hopefully I will have many with my sweety to perfect the technique.
@louwil65 How's your kitty? (He/she is a cat right?) You're not nuts at all! Pets become our children, and we are their world. They truly love us with ALL of their hearts and souls and deserve every bit of love and care that we can possibly give them! I hope all is well and remember that you are a kind soul, not nuts!! :)
you shoot guns and are an animal lover to boot-----you are the female me
iammikmik 9 months ago
I am humbled by your passion for your little one. I just lost my Feisty after 16.1/2 years and I'd have given anything for 19.......that's a wonderful life. I'd like to ask you a question about your sub-Q technique. What size needle did you use and how did you vary the point of entry (stab) when giving sub-q so often? Thank you for your posting..........we need more like you to restore some faith in our roll as stewards on this planet. : )
bohemiansmile 11 months ago
@bohemiansmile The needle used for this was a 20 gauge 1". As for varying the point of entry it didn't seem to be a problem. I would make sure it wasn't the exact spot as the time before but other than that, he wasn't at all concerned. Also, I'd warm the bag of fluid so it didn't feel cold as it entered. He was much happier with that.
qanthaqi 11 months ago
Why do you call it stabbing the cat? You can just say giving the cat an injection. It sounds a little cruel saying it that way.
frffnf 11 months ago
@frffnf It was always the phrase I used in referring to it. I have a macabre sense of humour and Sunny didn't mind. Talking to a friend online I said "gotta go stab the cat, I'll be back later". He asked what on earth I meant, I explained it to him, but he still couldn't visualize it. This video was originally for him. He made the first comment.
qanthaqi 11 months ago
Why does he have to have daily infusions of lactated ringers if you don't mind me asking. Also, how much do you give, and how fast do you give it? I wish my cat was so calm! He looks absolutely beautiful!! How old is he?
UNCRatDog 1 year ago
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@UNCRatDog I don't mind you asking at all! :) He had to have this to hydrate him and help his kidneys function. I divided a 1000 cc bag into 6 portions so approx. 166 ccs per day as fast as it would run. It took about 10 minutes usually. At the time of this video I was giving it to him in one dose, but later split it into twice daily doses of 83 ccs ea. He is 17 years old in this video.
qanthaqi 1 year ago
@qanthaqi Thanks for your reply! Is he still with you? Was Diabetes the reason for decreased kidney function? I work with human diabetics, but I know that cats are prone to the disease. I can't imagine how hard it must be emotionally to care for a pet with any chronic illness, but I completely understand how easy it is to do whatever you can for them! My cat is barely one year old, but we've had terrible luck so far! I pray she never has CRF or Diabetes! ...
UNCRatDog 1 year ago
@UNCRatDog You're welcome. He didn't have diabetes. He died on March 1 of this year at the age of 19 after receiving this treatment for 4 years.
qanthaqi 1 year ago
@qanthaqi My cat, "Deliah Darko", swallowed 24 inches of string that also had a knot at the end of it. The knot was lodged between the small and large intestine, and the 24 inches went all the way down through her intestines. She was almost completely asymptomatic. Very expensive and nerve-wrecking surgery, but she's now alive and well! I hope all is well with Sunny!
UNCRatDog 1 year ago
um... i have a question did you use sign language at the begining
BlazikenLord 1 year ago
@BlazikenLord no :) that was just me, pretending Sunny was in my lap, holding him, and poking the needle in, while watching my camera output to make sure that what I wanted was in the frame before I actually got him there.
qanthaqi 1 year ago
at first i thought it was a bad idea doing it on your lap . you know chance of him/her clawing the crap out of u, but he is so calm.
orlando818 2 years ago
He is very mellow. And I keep his claws trimmed also, but notice I am wearing thick sweats. ;)
qanthaqi 2 years ago
He's so calm, does not mind the needle at all!
it looks like he takes a nap during the injection.
357supermagnum 2 years ago
He has been known to!
qanthaqi 2 years ago
cat's like, "OI, WTF WAS THAT?" XD
Very nice job though.
117spark343 2 years ago
I think the "matter of fact" attitude of the caretaker helps calms the cat a lot. I sure hope so. My Oscar (yes named after the boxer) is a fighter and I can barely hold him down. Well, as Scarlett said "tomorrow is another day". Hopefully I will have many with my sweety to perfect the technique.
Thanks for sharing.
sherryazure 2 years ago
Pretty kitty!! I hope she lives for many more years!!
louwil65 2 years ago
This was exceptionally less violent that the title perceives....lol.
KiltPatrick 2 years ago
I wish my cat was that tame!!
louwil65 3 years ago
I'm getting ready to do this for the first time. My family thinks I'm nut to go through all this trouble.. wish me luck!
louwil65 3 years ago
Good luck! I'm sure you'll both do well. Sunny has been putting up with this for three years now and still happy and active.
qanthaqi 3 years ago
@louwil65 How's your kitty? (He/she is a cat right?) You're not nuts at all! Pets become our children, and we are their world. They truly love us with ALL of their hearts and souls and deserve every bit of love and care that we can possibly give them! I hope all is well and remember that you are a kind soul, not nuts!! :)
UNCRatDog 1 year ago
poor kitty. :-(
rdavi828 3 years ago
You have a lovely cat, and yea...It didnt seem as odd as I had imagined it :P
Thanks for putting that up there.
hybuy0 3 years ago