How to administer SQ(subcutaneous) fluids to your dog or cat

Mike Russell of Mike's Pet Care in San Clemente, CA, shows you how to give fluids to your cat or dog with and adds some kidney failure information.

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Pets & Animals

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• SQ fluids
• renal failure
• pet care
• san clemente
• mike's pet care

[67bsa441]

@Digigrlny thanks & glad it could help. feel free to email or respond if you have any further questions. it s really not that hard, you just need to do it a few times and get the feel. check out the mike's pet care page on facebook for daily tips also. -mike

[Digigrlny]

I have been scared to death to do this for my cat . Now i feel i might be able to do it thanks for your video.

[67bsa441]

@tvfahlberg thanks for the feedback. this was my first attempt at a vid and although i feel i gave pretty good info, i did miss a couple of small key factors. moving the needle inside the tent to improve flow is key and so many people don't realize you can do that. best of luck to you and your pup!

-mike

[tvfahlberg]

Thanks Mike. We also found that if we wiggle the tent back and forth while inserting the needle, our dog doesnt even feel it go in. (I learned this from my dentist.) You can also wiggle the tent and adjust the needle after inserting it to improve the drip.

[67bsa441]

@budee45 thanks so much. my next one will be better. feel free to email me at mike's pet care if you have any questions..

[budee45]

Great info Mike. I need the visual; video was very informative. Thank you!