Depending upon blood work and symptoms, you may be advised or wish to start
subcutaneous fluid therapy.
Your vet can also teach you how to administer intermittent
subcutaneous fluid therapy in the home environment.
Your vet might give your dog intravenous or
subcutaneous fluid therapy if he's dehydrated.
Not exact matches
Subcutaneous fluids are a mainstay of veterinary
therapy.
Oral,
subcutaneous, intravenous, intraosseous, and even intraperitoneal routes are all used, depending on the species receiving
fluid therapy and why it is needed.
It is relatively simple to provide
fluids via the
subcutaneous route, and many owners can be trained to provide this
therapy at home, mitigating the need for hospitalization.
As with other
therapies given subcutaneously, it takes time for
subcutaneous fluids to be absorbed into the bloodstream; thus the
subcutaneous route is not appropriate to treat life - threatening conditions such as severe dehydration or shock.
In some cases,
subcutaneous (under the skin)
fluid therapy will be sufficient, which is usually around $ 60 - $ 90.
Read here for all the details on feline lactose intolerance and the negative consequences dairy consumption can have for your cat, including diarrhea which, of course, could lead to dehydration and the need for
subcutaneous or IV
fluid replacement
therapy.
Supportive care includes monitoring and supporting nutrition as well as hydration through
subcutaneous or IV
fluid therapy.
Subcutaneous (SQ - under the skin)
fluids can be an invaluable, life - prolonging
therapy which can be provided at home (ask your veterinarian).
Fluid therapy through intravenous or
subcutaneous routes should be administered; 4 — 5 % Ringer's lactate solution combined with B complex and additional electrolytes, this has been proven effective.
If the cat is sick or not eating, it may be necessary to hospitalize it for a few days for intravenous
fluid therapy, followed by
subcutaneous fluids at home as needed.