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Sub-Q fluids. That's the user friendly terminology for
subcutaneous
fluids. They use a big needle attached to an IV type bag, they just give the fluid under the skin rather than in a vein. You can use either lactated ringers solution, or saline solution, personally, I would go with saline, as it's got less in it, and is less apt to cause any reactions. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientED/cat_fluids.asp (here's a webpage that shows the procedure, the third method is the one I have always seen used, and the most common in the USA) http://www.felinecrf.com/managh.htm (here's a DYI instructions from the chronic renal failure website, for learning how to do it yourself at home) http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_giving_set.htm (more home sub-q fliud techniques with pictures) Phaewryn (was Jenn, changed name) http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah (UCAT) Cat Rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html PLEASE DONATE TO THE TANGLE FUND: Tangle is a cat in Greece that was severely injured when someone wrapped wire around his neck to strangle him, Little Cheetah Cat Rescue is raising funds to bring Tangle to Vermont to find him a good home! http://ucat.us/tangle-fund.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures), and more towels! |
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