Giving (sub-q) sub-cutaneous fluids to our kitty cat (Good for sick cat with Kidney failure)

This is a video of us giving our kitty Lexie a Sub Q fluid treatment... We thought it might help others to see us doing one... She was a wonderful cat... Make sure and watch our other video 'a day in the life of a cat' tribute to Lexie video too...

Hope our little video helps you... the water treatments really helped lexie feel better... she lived and extra 6 months....

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• CRF
• sub-cutaneous

[arielg]

how much did each bag cost?

also how many times a week did you administer it?

we just got the blood panel back for our cat Phantasm, and he has advanced kidney failure ;/

[LexieQ]

@arielg Hi there,

So very sorry to hear about your kitty... the number of times a week varies depending on how bad your kitty's kidneys are doing... We gave her water once a day then built up to 2 times a day(over a 5 months) Both you and the kitty get used to it and know that it will benefit quickly. With the water IMPORTANT do not use any that have glucose (sugar)... you should be working with a vet to learn the details.. Much love to you and Phantasm.

Dee

[Kera1980]

so sorry for your loss



[desertblush]

@smorten50 Great idea to warm the liquid.... Great job with your kitty... sure hope it helps prolong it's life... :-)

They are so precious...

[smorten50]

We've been giving our kitty Sub Q injections for 2 months. Our vet suggested warming the water bag first, which has made a HUGE difference!. Put the bag into a pitcher full of hot water (I also put most of the tubing in). Before injecting, open the flow and run the fluid until warm water comes out, which can be somewhat hotter than human body temp (not just lukewarm). Since loss of appetite can be part of the disease, the vet prescribed an appetite stimulant for every 3rd day, which has helped.

[issyvoo2]

@theschmouse It depends on the size of the needle. The thinner, the needle, the slower the fluids but the less painful when it punctures the skin. It shouldn't take more than three or four minutes, though.

[issyvoo2]

My little one lived for over two extra years because of the fluids. He was very patient with them. He died on Monday at the age of twenty. It's heart breaking but at least I know I did all I could for him.

[PANZOFFJ]

@scandia61 That's the way I've been looking to describe it. "CRF is so unfair". My 16-1/2 year old Biggie is withering because of it now. On subQ's for almost 2 months now. It's what's keeping him alive, but the disease is slowly taking it's toll on our loved one. Thank you for letting us get a glimpse of your beloved Lexie.