RedFawnMom Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Lucy saw the E-vet yesterday after she had D for a couple of days and then started vomiting and refusing food. She was a little dehydrated and need some anti-nausea meds, so the e-vet gave us the option of leaving her at the clinic for 12 hours for IV fluids/meds, or loading her up with subcutaneous fluids and the meds and sending her home. We opted for the latter since she has SA and hasn't been able to take her meds since she got sick, and the vet was worried about her anxiety, pulling out the IV, etc (plus she wasn't that weak and I just thought she'd be happier at home). So, most of the fluid is absorbed, but it's now about 27 hours later and she still has a pocket of fluid under her belly. It's not a huge amount, but enough that you can see it when she's standing. It doesn't seem to bother her, but I'm worried. Has anyone ever had this done to their dog? How long did it take to absorb? I called the E-vet but the doctor is in surgery and can't call us back for a couple of hours and our normal vet won't give any advice since they didn't treat her ... so I'm trying to get some info now because I'm impatient and worried. Oh -- and -- she's doing MUCH better, is very hungry, not vomiting, D is under control and she is very wound up and wanting to play. Thanks in advance. Quote Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFawnMom Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Ok, nevermind! The E-vet was able to call me quickly before surgery and said it's not "normal" but they gave her a ton of fluid, so it's ok that some is still lingering, and that we can put a warm compress on it to try to speed up the absorption. Phew! Quote Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 We did B12 sub q with Beau when things were heading south rapidly back in January. for most it works, for Beau - it did not make a difference from him as it was not a vit be deficiency. Hope you see steady improvements. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I gave lots and lots of sub q fluids when I worked at the vets. Yes, after 27 hours, it should have been absorbed, but there ARE exceptions, especially if they gave her lots at the vets. Should be fine. Good Luck and hope she feels better, soon! Hugs from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 some of my dogs have had sub q in the past when they were really ill. my saluki(who survived parvo) looked bizarre but it saved his life. we repeated it numerous times. the same w/ my scottie when he first came down w/ addison's disease. i used to meet my vet at 7 am before office hrs. and have him hydrated until the addison's puzzle was solved. it all eventually gets absorbed and when this is done they are usually so sick they don't notice anything. but it is wierd looking when they walk, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFawnMom Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 some of my dogs have had sub q in the past when they were really ill. my saluki(who survived parvo) looked bizarre but it saved his life. we repeated it numerous times. the same w/ my scottie when he first came down w/ addison's disease. i used to meet my vet at 7 am before office hrs. and have him hydrated until the addison's puzzle was solved. it all eventually gets absorbed and when this is done they are usually so sick they don't notice anything. but it is wierd looking when they walk, right? Yes! Lucy trotted across the yard and it was swinging under her belly and she looked back at it like, "is that ME?!" It's looking better already and I really don't think she minds it. I'm glad the vet gave us the option to do the subQ instead of hospitalizing her. Quote Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jfroggirl76 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I give them to our cat with renal failure. We heat them up in the sink and test them like a baby's bottle. administer the needle just behind the shoulders behind the bones. PM me if you need any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suzye Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I gave subQ fluids to Jazz daily for 11 months when she went into kidney failure. Her lump nearly always dissolved in half a day, but as long as only a little bit is left, it should go away eventually. I'm glad Lucy is feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFawnMom Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I give them to our cat with renal failure. We heat them up in the sink and test them like a baby's bottle. administer the needle just behind the shoulders behind the bones. PM me if you need any help. Thanks for the offer - Luckily the vet did it since it was just a one-time thing....I can't imagine doing it myself....yikes. Though I'm sure I could if she really needed it and I had to. Let's hope I never have to! Quote Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I can't imagine doing it myself....yikes. You could do it if you needed to. If I can, anyone can. Sub-q fluids & B12/B-complex injections were once routine around here after having two pets in a row with renal failure. Got to go 3 years without that chore when my senior Grey got sick earlier this year. Had to give him sub-q fluids for several days in a row. Yep, it made me queasy but I was still able to. We knew Luke was better when he saw me coming with the bag & took off to the opposite side of the house. Hope Lucy is doing better & completely regained her girlish figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlgrey Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sierra had to have this done by the vet twice when she lost a lot of weight due to diarrhea. They inject the fluid on her shoulder and she had a water hump that eventually dissolved into her system. It was a life saver for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snakes Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I know you already have your answer. I did this once with a girl of mine and her fluid "hump" migrated down into her chest/belly after a couple days. It looks funny but it eventually absorbed and didn't cause her any discomfort. I jsut thoguht she wanted to look more "feminine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Hi so my dog got diagnosed with parvo and I did her 1st IV fluids and now I'm freaking I screwed up it is now six hours laters and only stayed in place around neck and she seems to be dry heaving off and on ... I'm so worried cause she twitched during in it and the needle moved and worried I didn't go too the side enough ... What signs should I look for other then parvo symptoms??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I used to have to give fluids to Aggie. Occasionally some would collect in a pocket under her chest like you described but they always dissipated eventually with no issues. I figured it must be "normal" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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