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Aug 27, 2023 · 🐕 In this new AnimalWised video we explain how to give a SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION to a DOG, step by step and correctly. In some cases, the vet may suggest the...
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Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, demonstrates how to administer subcutaneous (SQ) fluids to your dog at home. ...more.
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Aug 10, 2018 · This 3-minute video shows you how to administer subcutaneous fluids, sometimes called SQ fluids, to a dog. Lovable Kona shows you how it's done!
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- Why Has My Veterinarian Recommended At-Home Subcutaneous Fluid Treatment?
- What Equipment Do I Need?
- How Do I Set Up The Equipment?
- How Do You Insert The Needle Into The Dog?
- How Do You Administer The Fluids?
- How Much Fluid Should I Give My Dog?
- What Other Tips Do I Need to Know?
- What Should I Do If The Fluids Stop Running During Administration?
- What Should I Do If The Fluid Runs Slowly Out of The Bag?
- What If The Fluids Become Cloudy?
Administering supplemental fluids can benefit dogs with a variety of medical conditions. Most commonly, home fluid therapy is recommended for dogs with kidney disease or chronic kidney disease (also known as chronic renal failure). If your dog is diagnosed with a condition that will benefit from fluid therapy, your veterinarian can teach you to per...
The equipment for home fluid therapy typically consists of a bag of fluids, a fluid drip set, and a needle. The fluid drip set is simply a tube that connects the fluid bag to the needle.
A member of your veterinary healthcare team will go through the steps with you in person. The steps are as follows: 1. Remove the fluid bag and the fluid drip set from their protective packaging. 2. Close the line lock in the middle of the fluid tubing, by moving the roller so that it squeezes the tubing. The lock on a new fluid set is usually set ...
Insert the needle just under the skin in one of several locations that have unusually loose skin. These include: 1. At the level of the shoulder blades, just to the right and to the left of midline. 2. At the level of the back legs, just to the right and to the left of midline along the "hips."
Choose a comfortable location where you will give your dog the fluids. If your dog is smaller, this may be on a table, countertop, or on your lap. If your dog is larger, this may be on the floor. 1. Hang the fluid bag about 3 feet (1 meter) above the level of your dog's head. You may create a bag hanger using a coat hanger, over the door clothes ha...
The instructions at the end of this handout tell how much to give for your dog's condition and health status. As a rule, the average small dog should receive 100-200 ml of fluids at one time. If you are using two spots, you can give half of that amount in each location. When you have given the prescribed amount of fluids, complete the following ste...
It is usually not necessary to "sterilize" the skin with alcohol before inserting the needle. In reality, wiping a little alcohol on the skin does not really sterilize it and the odor and feel of alcohol may aggravate your dog. 1. Most dogs tolerate fluid administration quite well. However, if the fluids are unusually cold or hot, they may be uncom...
This often happens when the end of the needle moves against the skin or the underlying tissue. In this event, the needle opening is "blocked" or covered and fluid cannot flow freely. Do not remove the needle; rather, gently reposition it until the fluids begin to flow again. Experiment by slightly moving the needle's position (back and forth, up an...
When you are finished giving fluids, you should close the lock firmly. However, closing the lock firmly may crush the tubing so that fluid will not flow well on subsequent use. If this happens, move the lock to another place on the fluid tubing, and open the crushed area of the tube by pinching it open with your fingers.
If any cloudiness or discoloration develops in the fluids, do not use the bag. This discoloration or cloudiness usually means that the fluids have become contaminated with bacteria. If you administer these fluids to your dog, a serious infection may occur under the skin. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR DOG: 1. Give _________of fluids at each treatme...
Jan 16, 2023 · To help you feel more confident and add to your knowledge base, I’ve created this step-by-step video tutorial of how to give subcutaneous fluids to your dog at home. Check it out, and then read on for answers to eight FAQs.
Jan 19, 2017 · Subcutaneous fluid administration for dogs is the act of injecting a solution of sterile fluids directly underneath the canine’s skin. The medical term for underneath the skin is subcutaneous, with “sub” meaning underneath and “-cutaneous” referring to the skin.
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This video demonstrates step-by-step how to administer subcutaneous fluids to a dog. It shows how to connect up all the parts and how to insert the needle. Subcutaneous fluids can easily be given at home to your dog for various conditions, and is a simple way to provide the additional hydration your dog may require for certain conditions.
