So I want to start with my disclaimer that it is printed on the fluids bags that they are intended for RX only. Plus you really only should be giving under veterinarian advisements as there are side effects to fluids if your cat has other underlying condition.
Mountain Side Medical Equipment is the only place I have heard you can get fluids sans a prescription. Shop Mountain Side Medical. You will also need to pick up needles and administration lines. However these needles are huge, people often refer to them as harpoons for cats. If you are getting supplies on your own I highly recommend ordering a smaller size.
When shopping you should keep in mind that the higher the number 20G, 21G, etc the small the needle is overall. The plus side to the smaller needle is the poke is much easier the downside is the needle is smaller so less fluid comes out. Some cats not only take the poke better but appreciate the smaller flow since too much too fast can just feel awkward especially if your fluids are not warmed up.
One great work around for getting the smaller needle is to look for ultra thin wall needles so the opening in the middle of needle is as big as possible to get as much fluid as possible. On that note the brand does help as well. Terumo needles are considered the best of the best for your pets. Terumo has a unique double bevel and ultra-thin wall design, making those pokes more comfortable and unnoticeable.
I like to go with the longest sets I can buy so we can hang the bag up high when administering to get the flow going faster. I hope these options help you on your journey with your cat. Combating kidney disease has brought us a lot of highs and lows over the years. Stress of getting supplies or a mountain of medical bills should be an additional worry. Have any other low cost suggestions on where to get fluids please share with us in the comments below?
If you find yourself struggling to administer fluids to your cat you can read our tips on giving them to difficult cats. Oh and I forgot that she's 14 years old and I have to get a prescription every time it's getting expensive. Ask for a prescription for a years worth of fluids the next time you go and get it filled elsewhere.
You should also be able to call and get a prescription refilled as long as they have seen your cat in the last 12 months. Can somebody tell me how do you afford to keep taking their animal into the vet to keep getting blood tests to make sure they still need it I think it's a bunch of bull how do I get past this.
Are you just referring to SubQ fluids? You shouldn't need bloodwork to address that, it's largely based on rehydrating your cat. Kidney cats have issues concentrating their urine and they get dehydrated easily, you can pull up their scruff if it doesn't snap back quickly they need fluids.
You can also check their gums for hydration too. But really, once your cat is in Stage 3 they will never not need Subq. If they will continue to tolerate you should keep giving. The second time I ordered, someone called to let me know the case was ready for pick up. When I arrived to pick it up and they checked the order "oh, for a CAT?? Yeah, sure. Warm the fluids to body temperature by running warm not hot water over the bag for a few minutes.
Suspend the fluid bag higher than the pet, so gravity helps the fluid run more rapidly. You can use a coat hanger to make a holder that fits over the top of a door or cabinet. Your pet needs to stay still for up to 20 minutes, so make the area where your treating your puppy as comfortable as possible. Positioning your dog near a window may help give your dog something to focus on other than what you're doing.
Having a second person to help gently restrain your dog is helpful. Play some calming music to help relieve stress. Ask the veterinarian if a heating pad underneath a couple of layers of blankets is a good idea. You need to insert the needle through the skin so the fluid drains into space right underneath where it's placed. The best locations to place the needle is between the shoulder blades. You can help the reduce the amount of fluid that backs out of the site by gently massaging the area where the needle was inserted.
Praise your puppy and rub its ears or chest throughout the procedure whatever makes the pet feel most comfortable to help associate the treatment with a pleasant bonding experience and, hopefully, a speedy recovery.
Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Dogs. Merck Veterinary Manual. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Your help is appreciated. Times are tough for everyone right now, but I don't want to compromise my pup's health because of it.
That's important. Secondly, will your vet still supply the set? A new one should be used each week since there's a good chance to introduce an infection if the set isn't changed with each bag. I have to run DH to the doctor and will be gone for hours. But I'll check back when i return and see if you still need info on where to obtain. I used to have a kidney disease cat two actually and got fluids over the internet, cheaply!
Sorry to be so brief! Also sorry about your situation, but fluids will help your dog tremendously, so don't despair. If the shipping's not cheap, picking them up locally may drop the price some. The infusion kits can be bought on eBay, surprisingly enough; provided they're new-in-box and up to date, there's no reason not to use them- but again, a large distributor will probably cost about the same, or a little less.
Plus, there's no absolute guarantee that stuff on eBay has been stored correctly for its entire life. Coco Maze Cocodrillo. Minerva Kid's Snipper. Its just ml of. I use the same dripset for 3 bags but change the needle every time per the vet's instructions. Sure a new dripset every time would be better, but if my vet says using it a few times is fine, I'm sure the chance of infection is very low. I have not decided where I will get these. I have some veterinary training myself, so not to worry, things like the different types of solutions for different uses does not escape my attention.
Which coast are you closest to? All the fluids I bought through the Internet came from the East Coast, and I'm on the West, so shipping was more expensive than the fluids. My latest vet then volunteered to sell them to me close to wholesale, which solved that problem. I bought a case at time. Shipping's not a cost issue on the drip sets.
I used one set per five bags of saline with no problems over five years of doing it. I'll get back to you on sources when I find out if you're east or west. I have heard of people getting a case of fluids and boxes of needles from a human pharmacy with a written prescription. I'm not sure what prices are in your area but in mine they are cheaper through the pharmacy. Online prices might be better though. This is the link to the Yahoo forum for people with CRF cats.
They have lots of information about where to get sub-q fluids. If you're not comfortable devulging your whereabouts in terms of East or West, you can search their archives for the info. But I think you may have to join to do that. Since I'm still a member, I'd be happy to do it for you and post the results here. Whatever you prefer.
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