Help With Sub Q please urgent

[Mocha aka Cold Play]

This may not be the right place to post. I have a 17 year old cat with moderate kidney disease. I have had her in for sub q at a vet a few times in the last month and vet suggested I do at home. I had success the first 2 times putting her in a carrier with an open top and using a heating pad on a cushion inside. But, today, day 3, she would not stop circling, despite trying to put in a towel on the side. I have to do this by myself as husband has dementia and there is no one to help and she is very timid. I have done insulin before with a sweet cat I no longer have but personalities are different. I really need tips to manage this by myself. I read that it helps to not just TENT but pull the skin toward the needle instead of the other way around. With her moving so much one needle pulled out despite my hand on the base of it and another I pulled out because she would not be still.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I find this post helpful.

• How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids (Video)

With Neko I had a heat reflective pad on the floor, near a hot air vent, and lots of freeze dried treats around to snack on. That kept her busy long enough.

 

[squeem3]

There are additional tips here: Subcutaneous Fluids – IBDKitties The IV harness thing allows your cat to move about freely (supervised of course) while receiving fluids.

Some people still need an extra pair of hands. Ask the vet techs at your vet's office if they can help.