endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Re: endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Sarah Nicholas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:20:41 GMT

Thanks so much guys that's a big help

Re: endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Claire Cameron — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:47:36 GMT

Have a look on here they have a guide....Giving subcutaneous fluids to your cat: a 3000 word illustrated article showing you, step by step how to give subcutaneous fluids to your cat at home. This is one treatment that may be recommended for cats with kidney failure.

Re: endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Fiona Leathers — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:28:53 GMT

I looked into using one for my cat when she was in renal failure. Ordered one in but just didn't put it in, in the end. They require a GA and she just wasn't well enough.

What I found was, that there wasn't a lot of info in Britain and it seems to be a very American thing.

Here's the set of instructions a lovely nurse on here gave me - I think its a great idea - it just means that the cat can't go outside and there's always the possiblity of infection or the cat scratching it out. I bought a body suit from JAK for me cat to wear when she was going to have it put in!

www.vetnurse.co.uk/.../0207.Subcut-catheter-instructions.doc

Re: endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Steph Worsley — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:25:31 GMT

never used them sorry, we just recommend using butterfly caths (i'm always concerned about sending animals home with indwelling caths)

Re: endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Maisy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:40:47 GMT

Only seen them used once, they are made by Dechra I think. Worked okay but seemed more painful to insert than the normal butterfly catheter we normally recommend for home use.

Re: endo soft subcutaneous catheter??????

Sarah Nicholas — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:16:02 GMT

endo sof even lol