Today's update?
Today she was a little wobbly while walking......Originally Posted by carolinalima
Today's update?
Carolinalima.......Lita is put on an IV one time per day to put in 200ml of fluid into her blood stream for her kidneys to absorb. I do the whole chore alone. It is a 4 minute or less session to dispense all the IV fluid into her "back" I stick the needle in her back skin (big needle)Originally Posted by carolinalima
I am glad she is gaining weight, and doing better every day... I am sorry she was wobbly today - I hope she is all better tomorrow. I am impressed with how much she is eating! That's great! Is she walking around? Does she have the IV 24x7? Just curious...
Wow, that's a HECKUVA lot of SubQ (that's what you're giving, not actually "IV" - IV means "intravenous" or into the vein....this is SubQ, short for subcutaneous, meaning it goes under the skin) fluids to receive on a daily basis......how long are you supposed to do that for? Even cats with significant chronic kidney failure don't get that much on a daily basis. Too much fluids can cause congestive heart failure (fluid to build-up around the heart and lungs). Additionally, too much fluids ("overhydration") can cause the cat to lose many vital "electrolyes" in their urine......like potassium. Low potassium can cause major electrical problems with the heart, which can be fatal. Low potassium levels can also cause generalized weakness, lethargy, constipation and lack of appetite.Originally Posted by Slave2_Ragdolls
Carolinalima.......Lita is put on an IV one time per day to put in 200ml of fluid into her blood stream for her kidneys to absorb. I do the whole chore alone. It is a 4 minute or less session to dispense all the IV fluid into her "back" I stick the needle in her back skin (big needle). She HATES IT BIGTIME!Lita has been feed 5 1/2 ounces of Science Diet A/D canned per day by syringe also+ 2 doses of an Amoxyicillin per day
Lita gives me unconditional love in my very hard times here being unemployed.......She is worth every minute of my time. I love her unconditionally just the same as she loves me knowing that I am helping her get betterOriginally Posted by carolinalima
Wow - you are my hero! I don't think I could do it alone.... Good thing it is just for a few minutes! Poor little girl!!! I hope the vet tells you no more IVs next time you go there!!! Congratulations for all you are doing; truly amazing!!
I didn't cheat in the least; I've been following your posts from the very start because I've been worried for your cat.Originally Posted by Slave2_Ragdolls
I really appreciate your feedback here. But......it is quite clear that you cheated and never read the whole thread to totally understand the whole picture here. Please go read the whole thread then come back with your commentsThanks for the link
I will be taking Lita back for a recheck on Monday. I will talk to him about this then as he is the professional. If he says to cut it back......I gladly willOriginally Posted by the_food_lady
I didn't cheat in the least; I've been following your posts from the very start because I've been worried for your cat.
What I understand from your posts is, your fairly young cat developed a very high fever, was "bone thin" when you first posted this thread, and without any bloodwork being done, your vet has "guessed" that your cat has a kidney infection and you are giving a whopping amount of daily subQ fluids, and antibiotics. I don't believe I missed anything.
What I wrote above still very much stands. The whole point of subQ fluid therapy is to re-hydrate the cat and then maintain hydration. Once re-hydration is achieved, you would give less fluids on a regular basis if at all. If you're getting 5 1/2 oz of liquified canned foods into your cat a day, that's more than enough fluids to maintain hydration. But to give 200cc more daily, sorry - but that's asking for a whole lot of trouble. Even a young cat with a healthy heart can develop congestive heart failure. With the much fluid in the body, the heart has to pump a lot harder to distribute the additional fluid volume. A heart can only work "overtime" for so long before it loses its efficiency at which time fluid will build-up around the heart and lungs, which is a serious and life-threatening situation. I had a cat w/ congestive heart failure, so I'm basing this on my personal experience.
Also, if in fact your cat has a kidney infection, that sheer volume of fluids on a regular basis, when they're not needed, is making those kidneys that are trying to get over an infection have to work so much harder.
I gave subQ fluids to my old CRF cat for 2 years so I learned everything I could get my hands on, re: fluid therapy, the importance of avoiding overhydration, the signs of fluid overload/retention, etc etc. I still give 2 of my senior cats fluids every couple of weeks.
i wish you and your cat well, I really do.
Ya know........being unemployed and with my cats more that I would have expected........I really feel soooo stupid that I did not see Lita's sickness coming on beforehandOriginally Posted by carolinalima
I am happy you made this decision!!! I know you love her sooooo much!!! I am also so happy that she is doing better, is more active and happier! I am also glad you are going to run a blood panel on her... I can't wait for Monday!!! Hugs for you and her -
Why would you use that smiley? The Food Lady took her time to write out all of that info for you, to HELP you with your cat and you show her such disregard like that?Originally Posted by Slave2_Ragdolls
I skipped Lita's IV fluid treatment today. The Food lady scared me with her knowledge
I think she meant she was scary... I personally don't think that was disregard, since she did follow the food lady's advice and stopped the SubQ and is getting the blood work done... Sorry, but this is my opinion... Her actions speak quite loudly in respect to the food lady's posts - louder than a smiley anyways... Again, just my opinion.Originally Posted by Pami
Why would you use that smiley? The Food Lady took her time to write out all of that info for you, to HELP you with your cat and you show her such disregard like that?
I didnt say anything about what she did, I said to say this to someone who has not only offered you help, but very detailed help of things that will save your cat from being VERY SICK is a very disregarding thing to say to someone.Originally Posted by carolinalima
I think she meant she was scary... I personally don't think that was disregard, since she did follow the food lady's advice and stopped the SubQ and is getting the blood work done... Sorry, but this is my opinion... Her actions speak quite loudly in respect to the food lady's posts - louder than a smiley anyways... Again, just my opinion.
I skipped Lita's IV fluid treatment today. The Food lady scared me with her knowledge
You took my post the wrong way.......if you go reread my post.......I meant it out of respect for the food ladies post.......not out of disrespect to herOriginally Posted by Pami
I didnt say anything about what she did, I said to say this to someone who has not only offered you help, but very detailed help of things that will save your cat from being VERY SICK is a very disregarding thing to say to someone.