Urgent Question On SQ fluids

[Anitafrnhamer]

When Squeaker was released from the clinic yesterday, I was instructed to give him 100 ml SQ daily. As of now he is still well hydrated and has not been drinking/urinating at the rate that he was. Is it safe/advisable for me to give the fluids under these circumstances? Will matters be complicated if I give him fluid if he doesn't need it?

Anita and Squeaker

 

[BJM]

If he's not dehydrated and eating well, etc, then call the vet and ask.

Do these 2 checks first, so you can report on them.
Moderate to severe dehydration test:
- does fur at the scruff of the neck stay tented, if pulled up and released?
Mild dehydration or more:
- press a finger onto gums and release; how many seconds before it pinks back up with blood again?

 

[Larry and Kitties]

If there is no fluid pocket from the previous administration and the cat does not have a heart problem then I say it is OK to keep giving them but yo can ask the vet.

 

[Wendy&Tiggy(GA)]

Thats great he is home. Is he on insulin now? If so, what and how much.?

What food is he getting? wet will help with hydration too.