Giving fluids at home...

First attempt...and I already screwed up cuz I was too nervous. First, I
had DH turn the drip on too soon and it started spurting everywhere,
getting Dudley all wet. doh!!!! Then, I got the needle in but it didnt
seem like it was in right or something because he was very squirmy and I
got super nervous and yanked it back out.

We're gonna try agian after dinner.

All suggestions and tips appreciated!

Check out this site
http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_giving_set.htm
"Kitkat" wrote in message
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First attempt...and I already screwed up cuz I was too nervous. First, I
had DH turn the drip on too soon and it started spurting everywhere,
getting Dudley all wet. doh!!!! Then, I got the needle in but it didnt
seem like it was in right or something because he was very squirmy and I
got super nervous and yanked it back out.

We're gonna try agian after dinner.

All suggestions and tips appreciated!

Gail wrote:
Check out this site
http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_giving_set.htm

thanks! we're gonna give it a try here again in a few!

I did this last year with my chronic renal failure cat. It takes a bit of
time to get the hang of it. You will, though.
Gail
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Gail wrote:
Check out this site
http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_giving_set.htm

thanks! we're gonna give it a try here again in a few!

PS. I asked the vet if he would prescribe Valium. For me, not for the
cat......
Gail
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I did this last year with my chronic renal failure cat. It takes a bit of
time to get the hang of it. You will, though.
Gail
"Kitkat" wrote in message
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Gail wrote:
Check out this site
http://www.felinecrf.org/giving_sub-qs_giving_set.htm

thanks! we're gonna give it a try here again in a few!

Gail wrote:
I did this last year with my chronic renal failure cat. It takes a bit of
time to get the hang of it. You will, though.

Success!!!! I'm still totally nervous and we're even done! But he was a
good boy and I felt much better this time! Yay!

Thanks, friends!
Dudley and I (and DH!) appreciate it!

Gail wrote:
PS. I asked the vet if he would prescribe Valium. For me, not for the
cat......
Gail

SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dudley is resting nicely after his fluids. He leaked for a second
because I forgot to pinch the spot, but no biggie.

"Kitkat" wrote in message
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Gail wrote:
PS. I asked the vet if he would prescribe Valium. For me, not for the
cat......
Gail

SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dudley is resting nicely after his fluids. He leaked for a second
because I forgot to pinch the spot, but no biggie.

I know he feels better. Now, as for you ... have a glass of wine! I am about
to pour myself one. Good job, Pam.

cybercat wrote:
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Gail wrote:

PS. I asked the vet if he would prescribe Valium. For me, not for the
cat......
Gail

SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dudley is resting nicely after his fluids. He leaked for a second
because I forgot to pinch the spot, but no biggie.


I know he feels better. Now, as for you ... have a glass of wine! I am about
to pour myself one. Good job, Pam.


Hah. Sounds good but I'm still slaving over him. I'm heading out to try
and find the Fancy Feast stuff that he ate VORACIOUSLY last nite and
this morning. Gotta keep the ole boy eating any way possible! He just
turned his nose up at about 5 different things. He has eaten enough to
make me happy today but i'd be reallllly happy if he'd have one more
little snack for the night.

Maybe then I'll have a glass of wine.
Or slam my head with a frying pan. Either one.

Kitkat wrote:


Hah. Sounds good but I'm still slaving over him. I'm heading out to try
and find the Fancy Feast stuff that he ate VORACIOUSLY last nite and
this morning. Gotta keep the ole boy eating any way possible! He just
turned his nose up at about 5 different things. He has eaten enough to
make me happy today but i'd be reallllly happy if he'd have one more
little snack for the night.

Kira really likes the Fancy Feast too.

Since she has been sick, she has lost over 2 lbs. She has eaten some
foods okay, but no weight gain. Finally stopped losing, which is good
since she was down to skeleton. But finally, she is gaining. I've tried
5 flavors so far, and she loves them all. She has been eating 3 of the
3oz cans per day. It takes her a couple sittings, but she licks the
plates dry and sits there waiting for more. She is still skinny, but
her hips aren't sticking out so bad, her face has filled in a bit, and
her ribs aren't so pokey. And she doesn't feel like a feather when I
pick her up.

If you haven't already, grab a bunch of different flavors and see what
he likes the most. Kira likes the flakier kinds that fall apart the
most, but she eats all of them so far.