How to Give SQ Fluids to a Cat

In this pet care video we are going to learn how to give subcutaneous fluids to a cat. There are many reasons your veterinarian may prescribe sq fluids. The primary reason is to correct dehydration, which may be due to an acute illness or a chronic illness such as kidney failure. SQ fluids can be very effective in treating dehydration. This video is NOT meant to replace the advice of your regular vet.

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• Subcutaneous fluids
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• dehydration
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• renal failure
• kidney disease
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• LRS
• cat care

[teellbee]

I think this is a good training video; it's concise and covers the most important, most needed information.

Personally, lthough I think it's better to warm the fluids to ~almost~ body temperature - just barely feeling warm to the touch. Room temperature is only about 70 degrees F, and body temperature is nearer to 100 degrees F. Feeling cold fluid injected under the skin seemed to be unpleasantly surprising to the two CRF cats I've cared for in my home.

[VetVid]

@teellbee That is an excellent point. Passing the fluid line through a simple warm bowl of water may help. There are warmers that can be used. Caution with microwaves as over heating bag can be dangerous. Ask your veterinarian how to warm fluids.

We do want our pets to be comfortable.

Thank you

[VNVgirl]

@bcmarilynmansonfan2 i wish i could hug you. i am so sorry about what happened. i love hearing about people like you trying so hard to do their best for animals who need us sooo much. i will light a candle for your cat tonight. take care of yourself and you are exactly the type of animal lover i love. hang in there...

[bcmarilynmansonfan2]

@VNVgirl Thank you for that, it means alot, but we had to put him down on the 29 anyways. He was to sick, the doctor had him creamated. The good thing is hes not in pain anymore.

[VNVgirl]

@bcmarilynmansonfan2 you sound like you are doing a great job and your beautiful kitty is very lucky to have you. hang in there - you're doing good. trust yourself - hugs

[bcmarilynmansonfan2]

@VNVgirl We just found out that our cat might have kidney failure. The vet told us to give him pedialyte and baby food to hydrate him and hopefully flush out the poison. We just got him a month ago, hes only three years old. I just hope we can nurse him back to health. Im afraid we'll have to put him down. I cant watch him suffer anymore.

[83bklyn]

Clear, simple, and informative!

[LkAuYrNtE]

Thanks Dr. Mike!

[VNVgirl]

thank you for this ...i am soooo scared ..lady at vet didnt really talk to me long... my cat has virus i hope and not complete kidney failure... i dont know what i will do... but thank you so much for showing me ...i dont have a lot of money ...i pray for everyone having to do this...