Haven't posted in a long time but I always lurk and love how knowledgeable everyone is. So I'm asking for help.
Severely undernourished dog was taken in. The vet recommended 9 days of sub q fluids. I've done this before and it's not my favorite thing but I've never had a problem till now.
I've tried this 3 times today and it's just not working. I lift the scruff insert the needle squeeze the bag and nothing comes out. The tube isn't kinked, fluid is coming out when the needle is out of her. I've tried squeezing the bag, shifting the angle of the needle...nothing is working and I'm stumped.
Should I try inserting the needle someplace else? This dog is bone thin so it's so hard to grab loose skin but I'm willing to try. If I can't figure this out tonight I'm going to the e vet tomorrow so they can show me what I'm doing wrong.
Severely undernourished dog was taken in. The vet recommended 9 days of sub q fluids. I've done this before and it's not my favorite thing but I've never had a problem till now.
I've tried this 3 times today and it's just not working. I lift the scruff insert the needle squeeze the bag and nothing comes out. The tube isn't kinked, fluid is coming out when the needle is out of her. I've tried squeezing the bag, shifting the angle of the needle...nothing is working and I'm stumped.
Should I try inserting the needle someplace else? This dog is bone thin so it's so hard to grab loose skin but I'm willing to try. If I can't figure this out tonight I'm going to the e vet tomorrow so they can show me what I'm doing wrong.