How to administer subcutaneous fluids to a cat

[OriginalSymton]

My cat keeps running away. I need to know how they are able to make them sit still like that.

[caninecrazy]

Thanks so much for making this video!

[mechanizedowl]

This helped me so much! I watched about 10 different videos so now I have a technique that works and I feel confident administering the fluids. :)

[garyw8864]

Kravitz kitty subq howto

[dreamslides]

Holy fucking shit does this guy look like me 0_o

[VNVgirl]

thank you for this!! my cat is having kidney problems .. i am soo spooked and have little money and am doing my best for her. i am worried about bubbles ... but i did one time already decently ...got fluid everywhere at first but did the 200. i am praying for kidney infection and solved by antibiotics but kidney failure seems to be it i guess... pelase someone tell me... if this doesnt work thsi week... what happens to her? how long until something happens?

[LisichkaLL]

Thank you for the video! I do it for my cat now. Anyone who have cats with renal failure problem, please add me as a friend, let's share the experience! 

[beefree1]

Thank You....this video saved my cats life here on the Northern Ca coast :)

[katz1999]

Is it possible to give too much fluid?

What would happen if too much is given?

[jamerrig]

Thank you so much! We weren't sure how to prep the bag and this answered all of our questions.

[nicery]

hi, my question is how you call other way to administarte fluids? the one when they get fluid into cat at once and he has a big fluid bubble on a side of his body? My vet did it to my cat and few days later I've noticed that there is pinkish substance coming out of my cat's wound where they fluids were given... and this pinkish substance stinks... I am worrying about my cat :(

[ErickaAlicia29]

@nicery It sounds like your vet did administer subcutaneous fluids. Most cats do very well with this type of fluid administration but some cats can develop an abscess (infection under the skin) at the site of the fluids. This is a very rare complication but should be looked at by your veterinarian. It is also possible that it could be unrelated to the fluids. I would recommend that you take your cat back to your vet as soon as you can.

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[TrevFinn]

Thank you so much, my cat will apreciate too

This clip is essential to the life of my cat and to all cats who suffers of CRF

[low787]

fluid injection saved my cat's life!

[maureen4488]

My Chi puppy recieved Sub Q fluids today at the vet, she has been sick for a couple of days and was dehydrating. She has not urinated for more than 12 hours, should the Sub Q have made her Bladder fill? She goes back into the vet tomorrow for IV if she hasn't responded well.

[teellbee]

I agree with AbbasGrl - the Terumo needles (I've used 18, 19, 20) all work so much better than any Monojet or BD needle.

[kittensasha]

Thank you so much. I have been giving fluids but the last few times it just didn't seem to be coming out. Thanks to this video I know that I was probably facing the needle up instead of down...Thanks so much!!

[ccl2006]

Thank you so much. I felt rushed in the vets office when they showed me what to do. Luckily, Miso is a calm kitty and didn't mind my awkward first poke. Hopefully this will keep her with us for awhile. Again, thanks.

[cinnaplid]

You have helped us immensely in a crisis situation. Thank you so much.

[AbbasGrl]

Thank you so very much. Your video is clear, direct&easy to follow.

I was just instructed on this&was feeling quite aprehensive as to whether I'd remembered everything correctly. Thanks to your video, I can review as often as is necessary.

ONE thing you might want to mention in your comments:

Most vets send you home with an 18G Monoject needle which is HUGE for a cat. CRF sites recommend the Terumo 20G as it is sharper, easier on the cat &still only takes about 2 min for 100cc of fluid.

[Pat2296]

Thank you. My cat was just diagnoses with kidney failure. I know I'm going to have to give fluids, but am really scared to try it and very stressed. I wish my cat could be as docile as the one in the video.

[diamondcalves]

Crisp!

Thanks

[ndosul]

I have been meaning to say "Thanks" for posting this video. Our cat was diagnosed with CRF about five months ago. The first few times we administered her fluids, we did a really poor job. After watching this and some other videos here, we began doing it correctly and effectively. Now, it is a breeze giving Maggie her daily fluids. Thank you so much!

[coolblueswim]

SO! Helpful! My Vet said to find the A frame of skin on a side as opposed to any area along the spine... I like how the kitty licked it's paw after the subcu was inserted - did not bother the kitty at all. When the fluids were entering however, the kitty did get up and seemed to not like it a bit... normal I guess. Again, thanks for the clear instructions!

[Lamdennison]

We have just started our 17-1/2 yr old cat on sub-q treatments with her first at home tonight. She squirmed quite a bit and tried to get away, pulling the needle out once. It was reassuring to have videos like yours on YouTube to confirm for us that we were doing everything correctly (as our vet had instructed). We know it will just take time, trust and patience to get a quiet routine down. Thank you for sharing this video and information.