Re: dehydration

[Lernermichelle]

When my cats are sick, I give them sub-q fluids at home. I think that is true for most of us on the list. You should have your vet teach you how to do it. It really is not hard.  The only thing that is hard is if Minnie is a total monster about it (most cats aren't after the first or second time) and you have no one to help you with it. But I have been able to give fluids on my own to most of my cats who have needed it. My one cat Buddy was a total monster about it, even when he was quite sick, so I had to have someone hold him for me. Michelle   In a message dated 6/30/2006 2:43:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hoow do y'all keep your kitlets hydrated when they don't seem to want to drink? i do syringe minnie some at thome, but have been having to take her 2 times a week or every other day for sub-Q fluids :(   her appetite sucks as well but keep trying...   how much water should you try to get into your cat daily? on days off it is easy but during the week it is tricky...   LJ