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cksmithy

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2. Subcutaneous fluids, that we administered

Wed May 28, 2025, 05:08 PM

May 28

at home kept our bluepoint Siamese healthy for almost 2 years. We started when she was about 16 years of age. She passed away around 18 years. The vets gave us a bag of saline solution, set of infusion needles drip lines,etc, and showed us how to do it. She loved to sit on our laps and get a pet, so it was no problem. She never reacted when I inserted the needle in. We have had other cats that there was no way we could this, if they needed it.

This was at least 20 years ago and at the time, there were no other options, according to the vets.

Sending good vibes, hope all goes well.

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UPDATED: Some good vibes, please, if you can. [View all] hamsterjill May 28 OP

Heres hoping there is another Figarosmom May 28 #1

Subcutaneous fluids, that we administered cksmithy May 28 #2

Yes, the fluids are life saving. hamsterjill May 28 #9

My vet showed me how to do it, techs had me do it the first time, at office. cksmithy May 29 #14

Thank you for your compassion for Bunny! hamsterjill May 29 #15

We have always considered our cats, dogs, guinea pig, bird, and two goldfish cksmithy May 29 #16

I hope he responds to a new treatment ......good vibes to you all..... Karadeniz May 28 #3

Transdermal medication to increase appetite is often effective SheltieLover May 28 #4

Yes, I have mirtazapine, but it's not doing the job unfortunately. hamsterjill May 28 #10

Sorry to hear it's not working SheltieLover May 29 #13

Good vibes sent justaprogressive May 28 #5

Thanks! Cornell is my "go to" web source. hamsterjill May 28 #11

Hoping for a miracle. Thank you for taking care of this precious fur baby. LiberalLoner May 28 #6

My kitty aand I send vibes for best posible outcome for sweet Elijah. niyad May 28 #7

Elura Nigrum Cattus May 28 #8

Thank you! hamsterjill May 28 #12

Holding all of you in love and light. niyad May 29 #17