Personally, I wouldn't leave the old (used) needle on after administration. Bacteria could get in the line. After use, I always attach a new needle, ready for the next fluid dose.
Same here - if I have one at home. If not, a good swipe with an alcohol pad is better than nothing. Also the needle cap needs some alcohol drops down inside it.
I have a cairn in renal failure and we have to begin subcutaneous fluids. Thanks for posting this. I never did this before but did administer insulin for another dog. This video makes it a little easier and less frightening.
I suppose this can be done with an ampule of normal saline and a syringe. I have the Bat Lady in mind. Bat 🦇 Lady usually gives glucose and normal saline though. The Bats are usually dehydrated and in shock. Sugar apparently helps calm a shocked brain.
Can you suggest a way to more rapidly introduce the fluid. I am doing home I.V. treatment to my dog. Currently, I do this by pinching the bag as tightly as possible and then squeezing but, my hand cramps rather quickly and I am not always able to administer the complete 200 mls. required.
I feel like i'm hurting my dog when I put the needle in, is there some method to inserting the needle so it doesn't hurt him?? I thought the needle would go in easier than it does. I'm having to give him fluids every night (he's in kidney failure) and it's breaking my heart every time I do it.
vear6 you can scratch the area before inserting the needle. You can also offer his favorite treat before and during giving the fluids. We would also be happy to review it with you in person if you need assistance!
vear6 Omg. Same here. Im scared to prick him. I have done it three times now. Im still scared and he almost bit me Yesterday. How did you overcome it? If you dont mind me asking
Me too. The 1st time wasn't bad at all. The 2nd time she flinched and screamed. This 3rd time, I had to end up sticking her like 3 times. It was just so painful for her. Which hurt me soo much. I hate seeing her in pain. Especially when I'm the one causing it😭💔 I have 2 more days of this. I can only hope and pray it doesn't hurt her like the past 2 times.
Out dog HATES this (8 pounds PomChi). Is there any way do draw the fluid into an insulin type needle so it will go much faster? I can't seem to find any needle/syringes that would hold even 50ml, let alone 100. I know this would make it a lot easier on our dog since the 100ml drip seems to take forever.
Wow, seriously? I know this was 2 years ago, but one would think that you would have enough sense to CALL THE ER AND ASK ASAP instead of coming on RUclips and asking random strangers. Unbelievable! Your poor dog. I hope he survives your stupidity.
Hi! I give one of my dogs subcutaneous injections every few days and I've noticed the skin around her scruff get thick. Sometimes, she gets a little lump that lasts over a week (they eventually go away). Is there a way to soften up the tough skin and get rid of or prevent lumps? Would massaging her scruff help?
Sub q fluids usually leaves a bump after administration, which is where the special fluid your vet gave you, stays just beneath the skin, while it is being absorbed by your pet's body. The bump will be there, until the fluid is absorbed, which often takes hours. That is normal. Don' t rub it or put anything on it. If there is a small bump there, a few days later, call your vet because the injection site may be infected. Don't use heparin on any animal, unless carefully instructed by your pet's veterinarian.
If anyone is still curious - I am getting IV bags for $20 each from the vet, or a 14 pack bulk option for roughly $10 each, so bulk is the most cost effective.
I've seen the IV bags online at places like Petco and Chewy for about $11 ea. You give your dog and Vet info and they call them to get the prescription.
Thank you so much I will ask my vet if chicketa my Chihuahua mix needs this she's 17y old and I just found out Monday she has kidney disease and wensday my vet said after her urine test she's a stage 2/3 I'm going to start making Hilary's renal food with the supplement (just waiting for my supplement and grinnder for eggshells to add calcium ) WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS TO A DOG THATS LIKE MINE ? my chicketa also has heart disease since Dec/2016 . Thank you maybe u will respond :)
What do you feed your poodle? Because my dog was eating fine yesterday with the homemade dog food i made with lower phosphorus. But then today again, he doesn’t want to eat :-( also, do you give supplements as well? I would want to be with dog longer so I’m trying my best so he will live comfortably
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! this video was perfect! needed to see the close-up at the injection site. this was perfectly made. thanks again!
Much love from Australia, had to do this for my Shepherd Montana, many years ago..
Personally, I wouldn't leave the old (used) needle on after administration. Bacteria could get in the line. After use, I always attach a new needle, ready for the next fluid dose.
Same here - if I have one at home. If not, a good swipe with an alcohol pad is better than nothing. Also the needle cap needs some alcohol drops down inside it.
Another thing, I swipe the injection site with alcohol prior to inserting the needle. You can't be too careful!
I have a cairn in renal failure and we have to begin subcutaneous fluids. Thanks for posting this. I never did this before but did administer insulin for another dog. This video makes it a little easier and less frightening.
Thanks so much. I feel much more comfortable with a visual
Thank you. You are fantastic.
I suppose this can be done with an ampule of normal saline and a syringe.
I have the Bat Lady in mind.
Bat 🦇 Lady usually gives glucose and normal saline though.
The Bats are usually dehydrated and in shock. Sugar apparently helps calm a shocked brain.
Can you suggest a way to more rapidly introduce the fluid. I am doing home I.V. treatment to my dog. Currently, I do this by pinching the bag as tightly as possible and then squeezing but, my hand cramps rather quickly and I am not always able to administer the complete 200 mls. required.
I have a 8lb mini aussie with parvo. my vet gave me the bags but has me injecting it with a big syringe 7 times a day
Very helpful thank you
Wouldn’t leaving the old needle on expose line to bacteria.
Helpful demo...thanks!
How much time interval should been taken once the skin gets bigger as I have to give him fluid 100ml
Wow great video guys! My name is rosy from Albuquerque, nm I was going to ask if I could link your video to our parvo protocol
THANK YOU
Nice work 👏👏👏👏
Last time we gave fluids, my dog bled quite a bit at injection site after we gave her fluid. Why would this happen?
I feel like i'm hurting my dog when I put the needle in, is there some method to inserting the needle so it doesn't hurt him?? I thought the needle would go in easier than it does. I'm having to give him fluids every night (he's in kidney failure) and it's breaking my heart every time I do it.
vear6 you can scratch the area before inserting the needle. You can also offer his favorite treat before and during giving the fluids. We would also be happy to review it with you in person if you need assistance!
vear6 Omg. Same here.
Im scared to prick him.
I have done it three times now. Im still scared and he almost bit me Yesterday.
How did you overcome it? If you dont mind me asking
Me too. The 1st time wasn't bad at all. The 2nd time she flinched and screamed. This 3rd time, I had to end up sticking her like 3 times. It was just so painful for her. Which hurt me soo much. I hate seeing her in pain. Especially when I'm the one causing it😭💔 I have 2 more days of this. I can only hope and pray it doesn't hurt her like the past 2 times.
Out dog HATES this (8 pounds PomChi). Is there any way do draw the fluid into an insulin type needle so it will go much faster? I can't seem to find any needle/syringes that would hold even 50ml, let alone 100. I know this would make it a lot easier on our dog since the 100ml drip seems to take forever.
@@SoMooLand1nine7 use a muzzle if you need to!!
thanks!
Thanks so so much!!!
How often do I give fluids? My dog just got d/c from an ER and they didn’t tell me how often. He was under IV for 24 hours.
Wow, seriously? I know this was 2 years ago, but one would think that you would have enough sense to CALL THE ER AND ASK ASAP instead of coming on RUclips and asking random strangers. Unbelievable! Your poor dog. I hope he survives your stupidity.
The needle broke and I dont have a spare one and it's 10pm he really needs it and I don't know what to do
I wish my dog is like that too
Im scared to prick him He's a GS 😭😿🙈
Hi! I give one of my dogs subcutaneous injections every few days and I've noticed the skin around her scruff get thick. Sometimes, she gets a little lump that lasts over a week (they eventually go away). Is there a way to soften up the tough skin and get rid of or prevent lumps? Would massaging her scruff help?
What size needle are you using?
Probably an 18 gauge needle...
What size and gage is the needle. That would really help since its going in to my pet and i need to know such an import information
is this adviseable to puppy?
How much fluid can be given for a 50 lbs lab 6 months old?
How about you ask your damn vet instead of random strangers on RUclips??? MORON. I feel sorry for your poor dog!
after a sub cut injection in a dog....it develops a lump in some dogs.....wut can be the cause and is heparin gel.works on it topically..??
Sub q fluids usually leaves a bump after administration, which is where the special fluid your vet gave you, stays just beneath the skin, while it is being absorbed by your pet's body. The bump will be there, until the fluid is absorbed, which often takes hours. That is normal. Don' t rub it or put anything on it.
If there is a small bump there, a few days later, call your vet because the injection site may be infected.
Don't use heparin on any animal, unless carefully instructed by your pet's veterinarian.
How much does that cost
If anyone is still curious - I am getting IV bags for $20 each from the vet, or a 14 pack bulk option for roughly $10 each, so bulk is the most cost effective.
Chris B where do you get the bulk at?
I've seen the IV bags online at places like Petco and Chewy for about $11 ea. You give your dog and Vet info and they call them to get the prescription.
Thank you so much I will ask my vet if chicketa my Chihuahua mix needs this she's 17y old and I just found out Monday she has kidney disease and wensday my vet said after her urine test she's a stage 2/3 I'm going to start making Hilary's renal food with the supplement (just waiting for my supplement and grinnder for eggshells to add calcium ) WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS TO A DOG THATS LIKE MINE ? my chicketa also has heart disease since Dec/2016 . Thank you maybe u will respond :)
yes, our 15 year old poodle is still with us after almost 10 months of fluid administration. we do it at home three times a week.
What do you feed your poodle? Because my dog was eating fine yesterday with the homemade dog food i made with lower phosphorus. But then today again, he doesn’t want to eat :-( also, do you give supplements as well? I would want to be with dog longer so I’m trying my best so he will live comfortably
Is this method safe?
Try it on your self first.
Yep I did it to a couple of my hunting hounds to get ready for a Bobcat hunt last weekend.....
Yea they are at a vet! 🤷🏻♂️
maybe do it without the music? it's annoying and makes it harder to hear you. thanks for the video.
Hahaheheha you putted the water in the doge XD
u r so beautiful....
Which one of the three are you referring to?
hahaha
You're creepy. Are those bees all over your face or a weird-looking beard?