Q: Fluids & Insulin together

[Dotty]

Max needs both. Does the fluids dilute in anyway his insulin. Can I give both close to each other? Thanks!

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

Max needs both. Does the fluids dilute in anyway his insulin. Can I give both close to each other? Thanks!

You can give both fluids and insulin at the same time. DON'T give the insulin in the same area as the Sub Q fluids

Here are other area you can shoot besides the scruff

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

Max needs both. Does the fluids dilute in anyway his insulin. Can I give both close to each other? Thanks!

Time-wise, some people do separate giving fluids and insulin by a few hours. Although, many give fluids and then test, shoot, and feed. Some cats, Alex included, are apt to eat more following fluids. Alex did, so I took advantage of it.

Placement-wise, like Tuxedo Mom said, don't give fluids and the insulin in the same area. Generally, I would alternate fluids in one shoulder and insulin in the other. I was careful to keep the areas far enough apart so the fluid pouch that forms underneath the skin did not move over to where the insulin shot was given. Others will pick completely different parts of the body to administer fluids and shoot insulin. The idea is to keep the two areas separate.

 

[Dotty]

Time-wise, some people do separate giving fluids and insulin by a few hours. Although, many give fluids and then test, shoot, and feed. Some cats, Alex included, are apt to eat more following fluids. Alex did, so I took advantage of it.

Placement-wise, like Tuxedo Mom said, don't give fluids and the insulin in the same area. Generally, I would alternate fluids in one shoulder and insulin in the other. I was careful to keep the areas far enough apart so the fluid pouch that forms underneath the skin did not move over to where the insulin shot was given. Others will pick completely different parts of the body to administer fluids and shoot insulin. The idea is to keep the two areas separate.

Time-wise, some people do separate giving fluids and insulin by a few hours. Although, many give fluids and then test, shoot, and feed. Some cats, Alex included, are apt to eat more following fluids. Alex did, so I took advantage of it.

Placement-wise, like Tuxedo Mom said, don't give fluids and the insulin in the same area. Generally, I would alternate fluids in one shoulder and insulin in the other. I was careful to keep the areas far enough apart so the fluid pouch that forms underneath the skin did not move over to where the insulin shot was given. Others will pick completely different parts of the body to administer fluids and shoot insulin. The idea is to keep the two areas separate.

I cant tell you how much I appreciate all of this new advice!! I only want to do the right things and you all are helping so much!!

 

[Jill & Alex (GA)]

You're welcome!
If you haven't seen this post, check it out for additional help: How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids (Video)