Sub Q IV assembly and technique

A visual demonstration on how to assemble and administer an IV unit for feline sub cutaneous fluids.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Sub Q
• CRF
• sick cat
• renal failure
• subcutaneous
• IV
• how to

[jenfaithwhite]

You and "T" DO continue to help others! Sir Kitty Kat and I have just begun the process (twice now) My main concern/problem is that he is a long hair and I can't SEE the skin 'tent' where I'm gonna poke the needle. It helped, though, seeing you all do it. We haven't tried doing it at his neck. I will try that next. KK is 17 yrs old. Any suggestions for working with a long hair cat? Thank you both so VERY much. The internet is such a help!!!

[sandyloo1]

ThK U 4 ur note. sorry for the delay in writing back. hopefully you are a pro by now with the sub q. since tigger was not a long hair cat, it is hard to suggest any tips. I found using the skin at the scruff of the neck was the easiest place to do it. 20 g needles will make it easier for you b/c they slide in much easier. vets will usually send you home with 18 g needles because it will make subq go faster. see if they can give you a few 20s. but your kitty will have to be a ltl more patient

[nyissa64]

Hello, we just started our cat sub-cutaneous fluids here at home. We are giving her 150 ml every other day. I am not to comfortable with it yet, and I have to have help! Your cat behaves so well during treatment!!! How long have you been doing the fluid therapy?

Also when you started giving the iv fluids did you notice your cat drinking less water?

My baby also suffers from chronic asthma.

[sandyloo1]

I think Tigger sits still because he isn't feeling well. Team tagging him 2:1 caused problems. If you can find a basket & put him on the kitchen counter off the ground, it might help to keep him from running. Tigger is now going on 1 year 7 months SQ. Tigger drinks a lot of water b/c the renal failure increases dehydration. No matter what he tried to do he couldn't keep enough water in his system. Try a pet water fountain for your kitty. It may inspire him to drink more often. keep me posted!

[InfoSysProf]

Does anyone have a video like this for providing to their dog? I love my dog and he was poisoned by IAMS, and is needing to have these fluids daily. When I was working, I paid to have it done at the vet - I am off project now and cannot afford this and have to do at home, but am so petrified of needles to begin with, and I see all these animals not even feeling it - my dog screams. I know that he is likely picking up on my feelings, but the fact is I AM scared - I try to be matter of fact.

[sandyloo1]

I have not seen a video for dogs. But the technique is the same. How big is your dog? How much fluids does he need per sitting? The best advice I can give right now is don't get squeamish. They sense your feelings. Use a 18 or 20g needle in a tent of skin right at the shoulder blades. Contain them in the same area every time. Small dogs- in a basket, Med dog- in a rubbermaid bin, large dog- the bathroom. Heat the fluid bag in hot water to mimic dogs internal temperature.

youwill getthe hangofit

[kytechshop]

Why didn't you prime your line after you filled the chamber?

[laojiwu]

thanks for the video, very helpful and encouraging. i felt so bad after knowing my 13-year-old cat got crf. i watched your video and gave her the fluids the first time. i can tell she is much better soon after the fluids.

[exbongolier]

The same is true for dogs. Our Molly needs to have sub-q injections as she has end stage renal failure. Only comment I would say about the video is that it is less painful if the hole in the needle is pointing up. Molly doesn't even flinch when I inject her. Warming the fluid helps a lot. I would have given Molly sub-qs a lot earlier had I known how good she felt after them.

[lakelandvideo]

Thank you for the video. We got our cat home from the vet today are starting her fluids soon. Very helpful. Peace.

[issyvoo2]

My eighteen year old cat was diagnosed with kidney failure a year ago. He was very sick. Now, he's still thin and thirsty but MUCH better since I've been giving him fluids. He's happy and comfortable and get to have his company for a while longer -- possibly years, says my vet.

[issyvoo2]

It's probably too late for an answer but I have a long hair and you just feel the skin at his neck with your fingers and slide the needle in. It's really very easy and the cat feels practically nothing. My cat jumps even less than the cat in this video.

[blueberrynuts]

Thank you so much!! This video is going to be vital when my mother sees it. She has to do an IV drip line

for her dog who has kidney disease

[SSTACINATOR]

WOW! You should be paid for that video, perfect every bit of it. I am showing my husband and friends when they get home. So then they will believe me that is how it's done. We have a sick Chi that needs this done once a day. I was not able to do it myself today but I will show this to them when they get here. I think this video just help save our rescue dogs life, he has parvo and needs fluids so thank you again. Great video to teach people, thank you! Hope your cat gets better.