Aussie is not doing well and is in the late stages of CRF. As a result, she now requires very frequent sub-q's. The problem is that she does NOT handle them well so I'm hoping someone here has a tip that will help until the restraint bag I bought arrives next week. Here is what I've tried so far:
Using her favorite bed
Using a laundry basket to set her in with her bed
Spraying the area with Feliway first
Providing treats before, during and after treatment
Brushing her during treatment (she loves to be brushed)
Clipping (non-responsive to this method)
No matter how I approach this, as soon as the fluids start going in she struggles to get away and eventually gets so mad she starts hissing at me. I truly believe the restraint bag is going to be my saving grace, but I need to get fluids in her several times before that arrives. Any tips are GREATLY appreciated. I have to do this by myself so please keep that in mind. Thanks in advance!
Using her favorite bed
Using a laundry basket to set her in with her bed
Spraying the area with Feliway first
Providing treats before, during and after treatment
Brushing her during treatment (she loves to be brushed)
Clipping (non-responsive to this method)
No matter how I approach this, as soon as the fluids start going in she struggles to get away and eventually gets so mad she starts hissing at me. I truly believe the restraint bag is going to be my saving grace, but I need to get fluids in her several times before that arrives. Any tips are GREATLY appreciated. I have to do this by myself so please keep that in mind. Thanks in advance!