First successful subcut fluids

[Willow71]

i managed to successfully give Willow subcut fluids at home today. So happy we managed it. We are trying to treat her st home where possible as vet visits are stressing her out and are far too frequent. The vet had been great in showing us how to do fluids and has been keeping in touch even on her days off. I’m really hoping the subcut fluids and antibiotics help stabilise her while we get her BGs under control.

 

[JanetNJ]

i managed to successfully give Willow subcut fluids at home today. So happy we managed it. We are trying to treat her st home where possible as vet visits are stressing her out and are far too frequent. The vet had been great in showing us how to do fluids and has been keeping in touch even on her days off. I’m really hoping the subcut fluids and antibiotics help stabilise her while we get her BGs under control.

Good job! That will make her more comfortable and hydrated.

 

[Becky & Baby Girl GA]

I’m so glad you are able to do this at home. You’ve all been through so much.. I applaud you for hanging in there & doing everything you can for Willow! Saying an extra prayer for you all! When our furbabies are sick it makes us feel sick too! God Bless

 

[Tanya and Ducia]

Hi there,
best of luck to both of you!
We too had to do home care post DKA for the $ame reason.

When Ducia was on SQF I was advised not to give fluids at the same time as insulin injection, and if the SQF line goes into the scruff area then the insulin is to be injected in a different area - we do sides of her belly and flanks ever since.

 

[Willow71]

Yes the vet told us inject in sides so as not to scar where the insulin goes in. Unfortunately today she won’t let me do subcut fluids.

 

[Tanya and Ducia]

Unfortunately today she won’t let me do subcut fluids.

how is she in general today?

 

[Willow71]

She seems okay just very hungry as she always is lately especially when BGs are high. She s been a bit cranky since her last vet stay as she’s so sick of being there and being poked and prodded. I’m trying to test a lot less if I can but with changing the insulin doses I feel I have to check at least morning and night. She’s eating well today and I put a lot of water in her food.

 

[Tanya and Ducia]

I’m trying to test a lot less if I can but with changing the insulin doses I feel I have to check at least morning and night.

I hate every poke I make but it is necessary for safety and dosing.
Morning and night tests are good but not enough to make reasonable dose adjustments and to be sure she won't go Hypo. I'd take more tests in in both cycles.