Does giving subcutaneous fluid to a cat always cause a lump under the skin?
My vet asked me to give my kitty sub-q fluids for dehydration; they also contain Baytril, an antibiotic. She has infected teeth and this is causing kidney problems. The vet wants her to get some antibiotics into her system before they put her under to fix her teeth. I have given the fluids four times and only on the first time did a lump form under her skin, as it's supposed to. The next three times, no lump. Not a drop was spilled, no leakage, and the level on the bag went down by 100 ml which is the dose the vet prescribed. So the fluid must have gone into her - where else could it go? But I spoke to the vet this morning and she said if there was no lump, I was not administering the fluids correctly. She's not getting better, hasn't eaten in several days, and today she peed herself a little, which is completely unusual for her. I am terribly concerned her kidneys are failing. I am bringing her to her own vet first thing tomorrow morning for admission, but I am so worried about her right now, I wonder if I should bring her to the 24/7 clinic tonight. I just don't know why she doesn't have that lump when I give her the fluids, because they have to be going into her, where else could they go?
Will giving my cat sub-q fluids w/a needle hurt him? He has chronic renal failure...?
I had to do this with 2 of my cats in the past.. as far as doing it their life time, depends on the diagnoses. Both of them knew it had to be done for their own good by my determination and authority I presented by doing it. DON'T be all whipy and scared!! It looks hard to do I know, heck I have to give my kitty insulin shots 2 times a day.. so I was used to sticking kitty but this is different, they will show you how to do it, they will use a towel and let you try doing it. DONT hesitate, the kitty will not feel it my kitty has been getting shots of insulin for six years she still cant feel it, I do move the shot site around every day. BACK TO THE fluids. Make sure you use a clean needle every time and dont keep the dirty one on it may cause bacteria to get to the fluids. Pull off the dirty one and put on a clean one each time to keep the fluids clean and you will know what is happening each time if you do it every time, clean on dirty off. If the water gets cloudy you need to get a new bag out this may mean the water has bacteria in it. I got a box a little bit bigger then my kitty, put a soft towel in it. I have my child or someone be in front of her and talk to her while its being done, now this can be done alone, you just need to keep an eye on the fluid levels while you are petting and talking to her while they are being dripped in.. PLEASE note, less air the better under her skin, so I always after putting the new needle on let the fluids flow till there is no air in the tube then shut it off then put the needle in her shoulder back area. I put a website below, the best hint I can say is move the skin toward the needle as you push the needle in that made is go in so much easy!! make sure the sharp part of the needle is facing DOWN the point needs to go in the skin first.. OK? good LUCK!! ! Oh here is a live video of it too
Intravenous fluids?
Fluid bags rely a lot on gravity to feed; make sure that the bag is raised above your dog. You can also try moving the tube back and forth (not where the IV enters the dog, but further up, closer to the bag) -- sometimes the flow into the IV will stop in one position, but will work with others. Hope this helps!
How long does it take to rehydrate a cat with IV fluids?
My cat was vomiting and lethargic. Now he is at the vet on an IV for dehydration. I visited him after being on the IV for two hours and he was still acting lethargic and not eating. Would it have been working by then?
Has anyone heard of a cat having adverse side effects after subcutaneous fluids had been administered?
He'll be 19 yrs. old next month. Developed constipation last month . Vet administered subcutaneous fluids several times. The last time he received fluids, his belly became enlarged . I took him to UC Davis . The vet said that fluids were not being absorbed into his system but would not refer to improper administration by the local vet.
Why would my cats paw be swollen after having an IV?
the veins in a cats paw are tiny. and easy to miss with the IV. some times the vet will stick in the IV. think they have it in and start the fluids. but it goes into the surrounding areas instead. so they have to pull it and try again. so the paw is probably swollen from a bad IV stick. just fluid sitting there. it might take a few days for the body to absorb it all. it should be slightly sore but not overly painful. don't worry about it. but the vet should have said something about it at discharge. thank you for being a responsible pet owner.
Why didnt my cat die? He's paralyzed in his whole body and a week ago he started closing his jaw so tightly so no food and drink can go in.
Is your cat able to urinate? How about defecate? Are you or the veterinary staff able to give him ANY nutritional support? Intravenous fluids just correct dehydration but a cat needs calories to avoid a condition called hepatic lipidosis which can be fatal all by itself. Also, I seriously question the ethics of a vet that will send a critically ill patient such as you’re describing home with so little information or treatment options. Speculating about his condition is dangerous. While you're wasting time on the internet trying to figure out “why my cat is not dead” he is suffering, perhaps going beyond the point of recovery. If you cannot afford his care, talk to the veterinary staff. Ask for resources to help you fund his medical treatments. If you are being honest with your representation of his case, this cat cannot survive without adequate intake of calories and fluids and the ability to urinate and defecate. Paralysis holds NO quality of life and I've never worked for a veterinarian that would refuse euthanasia if treatment were not an option. Either try another vet or surrender him to someone/organization who can get him the care he needs.
How do I treat an aspiration pneumonia in cats?
Are you asking about how you personally can treat it? By taking the cats to the vet. There's no other substitute.Here is how vets carry out the treatment.Suction of the airways can be performed immediately after inhalation of foreign matter. If your cat is showing signs of respiratory distress, oxygen will be required as part of a stabilizing treatment. Should signs of dehydration or shock be present, or if intake of oral fluids has been prohibited, an intravenous drip may be inserted. Until the primary problem has been diagnosed, oral intake should be withheld, especially in acute cases of aspiration pneumonia.Your cat should be given a quiet place to rest, preferably in a cage, away from other animals or active children. However, supervision is still important. An animal with this condition should not be left lying on its side in an inactive state for more than two hours at a time, to avoid the risk of fluid accumulation in one area. Encourage your cat to change positions throughout the day.Once your cat is showing signs of stability, a mild form of gentle exercise could be beneficial in stimulating a cough, which will in turn help to clear the airways. If recovery is progressing slowly, a saline drip may be recommended.Aspiration pneumonia is a life threatening condition. Your cat may need to be in intensive care for several days before it is fully stabilized. In some instances, if the condition is related to complications with paralysis of the esophagus, a cat will experience great difficulty gaining full recovery. Once your cat's condition has stabilized, you will need to continue the full course of medication, as well as any follow-up procedures your veterinarian deems necessary.Pneumonia (Aspiration) in CatsYou can't suction airways, you can't give intravenous drips, you can't provide intensive care, and you can't give follow-up medication. The cat needs to see a vet now.If you're a junior vet then this should be in your textbooks, stop asking Quora and go ask your tutors.
Can you give LRS SQ when kitty is in a cat bag?
I have an 8 year old squirmy DSH that has been diagnosed as having bad kidneys and a 1-2/6 heart murmur. We've switched his food to K/D and are supposed to be giving LRS fluids SQ daily (or as often as we can if not daily). I used to work for a vet, but never had to give fluids to a squirmy cat by myself. I can do it if my husband can help, but he's been working late because of a deadline and I don't want the cat to suffer for it. I've got a cat bag, but can't think of how I can put the cat in it and still give fluids, since if I leave the zipper along the back open at all, he can push out of it. The cat also doesn't have much (if any) subcutaneous fat so it's really easy to put the needle in one side and out the other (but he's got _really_ tough skin). Also, he's 6-7 pounds (is skinny), has all his claws - but I trim them and will bite if pushed. Any ideas/suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!
How do get a sick cat to eat?
Try giving the cat some cottage cheese (take it out of the fridge about an hour beforehand, so that it’s not too cold) or a bowl of self-made chicken broth (without salt) with little pieces of boiled chicken in it. It’s the easiest to digest food that you can give your pet to eat. If he/she still vomits after that or won’t even eat it, you should take him/her to the vet again or to another vet. Since the one you visited prescribed something that didn’t help at all and considering how seriously sick your pet is , it may be the best to get a second opinion.