fluid injections for kidney problems Our 15 year old Yorkie has kidney problems. Our vet suggests fluid injections daily. I would like to know if anyone has experienced this with a Yorkie that does not take well to treatments, medications, etc. I don't want to prolong her life if the treatment is unpleasant for her. |
Giving subcutaneous fluids is not really uncomfortable for them. Sometimes it will help them for a period of time. Usually the vet will check their blood levels out to see if the fluids are helping. I would say that maybe you can try it and see if it helps...and see how she tolerates it. I am sorry you are going through this....watching our beloved pups age and get sick is very depressing. She is a lucky girl to have had you for all of these years. Keep us posted on how things are going. Will keep you and her in my thoughts and prayers. |
I just saw your other post. Another thing you might want to ask your vet about is using a medication ... Mirtazapine. My beloved Cody who passed from renal failure was on that medication for some time when he was not feeling well. It helps with the nausea and also increases their appetite. |
I agree with Ladyjane. Not a huge deal. Some won't take to it, but it's just a little stick daily. After the poke, my girl just hangs around while it's running. You can play around a bit with needle size. 18g gets the job done faster, but the initial poke may not be pleasant for some pups. The 20g runs more slowly, but if they hate the poke, then that would probably be better. It's definitely worth a try. I'm very sorry about your pup. :( |
i personally have experience with giving a cat fluid injections daily for kidney problems, but not with dogs or specifically yorkies. years ago, my moms cat (6 years old at the time) became suddenly very ill and we were told that her kidneys were shutting down. she tolerated getting the daily fluids very well with very little discomfort. at first, it does seem like it is pretty extreme, but it only takes a few minutes and once you do it, it really doesn't seem that bad. my mom didn't have the heart to do it at first so i would go to her house every afternoon for the 1st few months and do it for her. she did eventually get comfortable enough to do it on her own once she realized that her kitty didn't mind them and that they were saving her life. her kitty is now 13 years old and very healthy and happy. we were told that she would need the fluids every day for the rest of her life but a few years ago her dr was amazed and my mom was able to start doing them twice a week, then eventually stopped them altogether. also, has your dr given a prescription food such as k/d for your baby? this will also help if you can get your baby to eat it. they have dry and canned varieties available. my mom's kitty has been on hills rx diet k/d for cats ever since she got sick and has done very well on it all these years. you could also ask the dr if there are any supplements or vitamins that could also be added in to the diet to help kidney function. i am very sorry that you're going through this with your baby. as lj said, you could give it a try and see how it goes, if it were my baby i would definitely try. it is so sad to see them age and get sick, but your baby is lucky to have15 wonderful years of love and happiness thanks to you! my heart goes out to you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. sending you a hug! |
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