Think I goofed, lots of noise and my message got wiped out. Here goes again. I have only given fluids once, to Lil Bit who was 10 years old and down in weight. she was dehydrated so vet gave me fluids and needle to use. It was an 18 g and looked awfully big to me for such a small cat (6lbs). I think I shall get some needles just in case I ever need them and i shall get a smaller guage. So I have to sit and hold a cat on my lap a bit longer, big deal. They are always on my lap so waht is new. ---- GRAS <[email protected]> wrote: > Maureen, > > I never use those " horse" needles for cats; I prefer the 20x1", and often > use 18x1" as well - it may take a little bit longer, but goes in a lot > easier, especially for kittens. Some cats have tough skin, and others have > super soft skin and the needle just glides right in. Getting the needles > from the vet gets a bit expensive and they're not as sharp as the ones that > I get here (no prescription needed) - a box of 100 is $6.45 > http://www.thrivingpets.com/index.php/terumo-needles-box-of-100.html > > The company is www.thrivingpets.com > > Natalie > > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Maureen Olvey > Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 8:45 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Felvtalk] Giving sub-q fluids > > > > For you guys that give sub-q fluids - > > What size needle do you use? A friend showed me how to do it yesterday but > she has these huge 18 gauge needles. I'm wondering if I can use a smaller > size. It's for my 6 month old kitten so I hate stabbing her with that huge > thing. > > Maureen > > "I am not interested to know whether vivisection produces results that are > profitable to the human race or doesn't..the pain which it inflicts upon > unconsenting animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me > sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further." - Mark > Twain >
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