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Ellie May · 10-14-2010, 01:09 PM

Dextrose shouldn't be given subq. It can cause bacterial infections and such. If a site is saying to do this, I'd take the info with a grain of salt.

When looking online, I found that while one site had the needles, they would require an rx for the drip set or the other way around. Your vet would be the best place for this. They can sell you everything you need for under $20. We use Normasol-R to prevent and treat dehydration.

10-14-2010, 01:09 PM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Dextrose shouldn't be given subq. It can cause bacterial infections and such. If a site is saying to do this, I'd take the info with a grain of salt. When looking online, I found that while one site had the needles, they would require an rx for the drip set or the other way around. Your vet would be the best place for this. They can sell you everything you need for under $20. We use Normasol-R to prevent and treat dehydration. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶