? What gauge needle for fluids

[mogwaibond]

Hello! I bought 20g needles to administer fluids to darling (and chill) Angel some years ago, but now Ulta needs fluids too. She is a lot more squirmy, so I need thicker needles to speed up the process. What size thicker needles do people or vets offices use, please? Thank you.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

I dont know. But am posting this to bump your thread up for more eyes.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I use 18 gauge. You shoud try to get them with a "thin wall" (TW). Better yet is "Ultra this wall" (UTW). If you can get one of those then you can use a 19 gauge. The gauge is the outside diamer and thus if you have a thinner wall the inside diameter will be larger.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Thank you Larry

 

[mogwaibond]

Much appreciated, @jt and trouble (GA) for your thoughtfulness, and @Larry and Kitties for that great detailed advice!

 

[mogwaibond]

Sharing this, as it had a useful chart: http://www.zzcat.com/CRF/supplies/flowtest.htm

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Thank YOU!