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Posted on 6/22/26 at 7:17 pm to
Posted by LSUBALLER
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2013
21902 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 7:17 pm to
Slidell area.
Posted by Smeg
Member since Aug 2018
15892 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 7:46 pm to
Over the years we had senior cats with kidney issues that required subcutaneous fluids twice a week. Vet sold us the lactated ringer bags with tubes attached. Just had switch / use clean needles each time. Was pretty simple and easy to do. For the most part they took it well. Poke them in the scruff and watch the big bubble form under the skin. Probably 6+ months of doing that per cat. During that period of treatment their activity was "normal" so I felt it was worth it and probably extended their lives with additional quality. Eventually they declined and had to be put down, but that was always expected. I think it gave us the extra 6 months and was only a minor inconvenience. Your miles may vary.
Posted by MBclass83
Member since Oct 2010
10380 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 7:53 pm to
Im sorry for all this. On the dog issue, dont go thru that. You are only delaying the inevitable. 16 is a good long life for a dog.
Posted by GeauxTigers2015
Member since Jun 2015
55 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 8:13 pm to
So sorry to hear about what you're going through. Fluids are definitely worth a try and can really help for a while. We recently had to let our best friend go when he couldn’t handle the fluids anymore, but they gave us one more incredible year with him. While it's more of a bandaid than a cure, if it buys you some more good, comfortable days right now, it is absolutely worth it. I hope you find some peace knowing you’re doing everything you possibly can for your pet.
Posted by TigerintheNO
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
45395 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 10:49 pm to
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No pain just drinking a lot


When that happened our vet recommended Pedialyte mixed with his water.
Posted by LSUBALLER
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2013
21902 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 11:10 pm to
Ty
Posted by WM88
Rayvegas
Member since Aug 2004
2077 posts
Posted on 6/22/26 at 11:16 pm to
Where are you in Louisiana.

I'll bring you some cats.
Posted by BR Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2004
4754 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 7:09 am to
Tough decision to make. As others have said, it’s not about prolonging life, but about giving your family member high quality for the life they have left. The problem is our dogs can’t speak to us and let us know it’s time. The burden for that decision falls 100% on us. It’s the price we pay and the burden we carry in return for the love they give us.

If you are asking this question, then it’s either time or it will be very soon. Never a good time for this but especially hearing everything you’ve experienced in June. Did you have this conversation with your vet?
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45186 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 7:18 am to
Good luck with everything bro, hang in there.
Posted by LSUBALLER
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2013
21902 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:03 am to
Trying . God is great
Posted by LSUBALLER
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2013
21902 posts
Posted on 6/23/26 at 8:05 am to
Did she wants dog on fluid shots stage 2. I am a 68 year old man and feel lost from all that’s been happening. I have this beautiful creature that God created a life in my hands. So sad awful month I don’t wish it on my worse ememy
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