I'm the last person to be saying this, but your vet should be able to show you how to do sub-Q fluids. It's definitely a two-person job, and three is ideal.
It really depends on the cat. My cat, whom I thought would kick the shit out of me for trying something like this, lets me do it alone. It's not a problem. ~ma for your kitty.
Yay for any encouraging news about your dad, d!
ChiKat, I hope you burn heals quickly.
FRREEEEEEDOMMMMM-loving kids make me smile.
Fred Pete, thank you for the input. I have already come to the conclusion that I need the peace of mind of getting the other test done. I hate needles, but I feel more at ease with the idea of learning how to do sub-Q fluids than I am with feeding my cat food so high in refined corn. Then again, it is possible that there are other brands that do an appropriate feline kidney care diet that would rest easier on my mind. I will have to look into it.
Kitty kibble.
Yes! Royal Canin Innovative Veterinary Diets - while the dry food is full o'corn, the canned is not. [link] Yay!
:( I left the iPod at work. No bedtime playlist. No alarm clock playlist :(
At least I had fun with Laga and SonusExMachina at a great concert,
The Fenians!!
Yay for yummy birthday dinner & softserve, Aimee!
At least I had fun with Laga and SonusExMachina at a great concert, The Fenians!!
I'm so bummed we missed it. Grumble. Pout. Stupid LA traffic. Stupid commuting.
{{Buffista Kitties}}
Yay for good birthdays!
From way back, to smonster: No, I am not traveling to NC this weekend, since it just doesn't work when he wants to make a side trip to his friends and I'd be squeezed in the car with Frisbee players. I have, however, answered the SYTYCD call and am planning to roadtrip down for the show. You are officially forewarned. (Any other DCistas wanna road trip in Oct?)
Apparently I was premature in dad's nerve conduction improving. Dammit! And my mom's all like I don't want to unload on you guys and worry you... I told her that was just dumb. Of course I also had to tell her good luck getting a hold of me this weekend thanks to work and continuing education classes. Sigh.
snuggles d.
I have no words for you, but I can send massive Harvey-purrs and all the best vibes and prayers through the interpipe.
d, lots of continuing ~ma for your dad. It has got to be very difficult to be so far away.
Oh, d. I'm sorry. More ~ma for you and your dad and your whole family. I hope you can get your passport soon so at least you don't feel so stuck so far away.
She flung herself against me, crying, "No! No! My freedom! My FREEEEDOMMMM!"
HA! Man, Annabel makes me LAFF.