[Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids

2011-02-13 Thread wendy
Does anyone know how long the bags can be used? Do they expire and if so, about how long? Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~

Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids

2011-02-13 Thread Kelley Saveika
Yes, they expire and the date should be on the bag, at least it is on the ones I get. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone know how long the bags can be used? Do they expire and if so, about how long? Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small

Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids

2011-02-13 Thread Natalie
Sometimes there is an expiration date on the bag (not on all brands). I assume you mean an opened bagif it's a short time, like a few weeks, my vet said it's OK. Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf

Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids

2011-02-13 Thread jbero tds.net
If still sealed in the sterile bag, check the expiration date. Once the sterile bag is opened, keep the fluids refrigerated. I only keep an opened bag for one week, always refrigerated and always do my best to keep it sterile. The biggest problem is contamination and bacterial growth. If the

Re: [Felvtalk] Tweeze is gone.

2011-02-13 Thread Laura B
Sue,   I am so very sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful, beautiful boy.  Thank you for sharing the video, it really captures the life of a happy, much loved cat.  May time heal your heart.   hugs,   Laura --- On Fri, 2/4/11, Frank Sue Koren fs...@roadrunner.com wrote: From: Frank Sue