Lactated Ringers

I have a 13 yr old cat, weight 10 lbs., diagnosed in 2016 with CRF. Creatinine 313. Potassium 3.7., 150mls Lactated ringers 3x week. Would potassium supplementation help with her low energy level? My vet is reluctant to add potassium to her meds. because it is difficult to adjust. Should I be seeking a second opinion?

My cat Lilly isn't drinking enough water. She went to the vet for severe dehydration. She is on doxycycline, Amoxi Clav K+ Suspension, Mirtazapine, PancrePlus, and is getting Lactated Ringers subdermal. She absorbs the LR in a couple hours and she is eating voraciously (wet food) but I don't see her consuming very much water. The antibiotics are for a persistent URI. Could this be due to a chronic condition? Im worried that when her meds run out that she will get ill again. Suggestions?

After subcutaneous fluid therapy my cat developed a large lump of fluid on his right side and he is now hiding under the bed. He yowled when I tried to pick him up, as if the bubble of fluid is painful. What could be the problem? I give him 250ml of lactated ringers every 7-10 days. This was the third fluid delivery and this has never happened before. I had to adjust the needle placement several times but did not replace it. Could I have introduced an infection? Could it be fluid overload?

Is it possible to insert a catheter subcutaneously to administer lactated ringer‘s twice a week so that I don’t have to insert a new needle twice a week to deliver them. My Pugapoo is 12 years old, blind, and diabetic. I know how to insert a needle but, it’s difficult and heart-wrenching. And, I can’t afford to continuously take him to a vet for such a minor activity. Years ago I myself had to have a port inserted for intravenous administration of antibiotics. He’s indoors and pretty sedentary.

My dog is on lasix for fluid around his heart. Is there any electrolyte replacement beverage formulated specifically for dogs? I am not interested in the i.v. bags.

we have a Dorky dog and she's been diagnosed with pancretitis. the vet she goes to told us he would have some liquid like they give the astronauts, but his supply has finished. she's been on a salt water and honey liquid for several days. is there any kind of liquid we could give her

I have a great vet, but I wanted a second opinion on his latest advice. I have been giving my dog subcutaneous saline (0.9%) for months. Lately her blood sugar is low and they've added 5% dextrose to the saline (to alternate with regular saline treatments). Google tells me it's not advisable (greater risk of infection, necrosis). But my vet has been doing it for years. I'm worried about her sugar levels but I'm just not sure about putting sugar under her skin! Would appreciate advice.

my cat has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is on Pred - he is 15 - CBC a month later show low RBC and hematocrit leves also anaemic. can I give cooked chicken liver to boost RBC if so how much ? thanks. sheila

My dog is 8+ he is a dalmation he is suffering from renal failure... Few days back he stopped eating because of some infection so he was on drips as consulted by one vet she said to give her atleast 1 l per day but other vet saya drips are poison for him as in renal failure salt pottasium is poison for him... And so what to do his cretanin reached to 7.26 what to do now should we put him on drips again or give him some medication??

What are solutions for diarrhea ?

Rx for diarrhea in a dog

I have leftover Saline Pre-Filled USP IV Flush Syringes of 0.9 Sodium Chloride Injections. Can I administer these subcutaneously to my puppies as a pick me up when they’re a little dehydrated ? Will it do more harm than good ? I have experience in administering SubQ fluids and have sterile needles and syringes left but wanted to be reassured that these fluids are good for subq and aren’t harmful ?