My elderly CRF, 5.25 lb. cat was dehydrated and prescribed 100 ml of subq fluids followed by 50 ml every 48 hrs. She was also prescribed antibiotics for what's believed to be a UTI. After giving that first dose of 100 ml and after starting antibiotics, she is no longer dehydrated. Her gums are not tacky and her skin springs back quickly. She is drinking a lot (maybe 4 oz. per day) which is normal for her, but I'm seeing no signs of dehydration.
Obviously I will contact the vet about this but I don't expect to hear back until Friday. A tech will likely give me their own opinion before that and I don't trust their knowledge based on past problems.
Should I hold off on giving fluids until I hear from the vet? Even if she says to give them, I'm concerned. I didn't think fluids were meant to be given to a hydrated cat. As it was, it took about 20 hrs for her to absorb 100 ml. I just don't want to send her into CHF.
Obviously I will contact the vet about this but I don't expect to hear back until Friday. A tech will likely give me their own opinion before that and I don't trust their knowledge based on past problems.
Should I hold off on giving fluids until I hear from the vet? Even if she says to give them, I'm concerned. I didn't think fluids were meant to be given to a hydrated cat. As it was, it took about 20 hrs for her to absorb 100 ml. I just don't want to send her into CHF.