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So my 5y.o. cat is dehydrated & had to be administered w/ IV, but his old vet is on vacation. Sub vet failed to find a vein so I took my cat to another clinic where, after a long horrible time for my poor kitty, they were able to locate and place it in his hind leg. It has always been so difficult bc my cat gets extremely anxious when taken to the vet and thrashes about when we try to restrain him.
Was fine til I visited tonight (vet already left, only the vet assistant was there) and find there's swelling on his leg/stomach area.
Could it be that the vein was blown? The IV drip isnt fast but the bandage might be too tight. If its too tight and there's swelling, is it a given that the vein has already blown and my cat isnt getting the fluid he needs? I called the vet but she said there will be swelling but its normal.
I live in a country that sucks and you're extremely lucky if you find 1 good vet clinic in your area.
What should I do? His old vet doesnt get back until next week, and this is the only okay clinic we found :/
Was fine til I visited tonight (vet already left, only the vet assistant was there) and find there's swelling on his leg/stomach area.
Could it be that the vein was blown? The IV drip isnt fast but the bandage might be too tight. If its too tight and there's swelling, is it a given that the vein has already blown and my cat isnt getting the fluid he needs? I called the vet but she said there will be swelling but its normal.
I live in a country that sucks and you're extremely lucky if you find 1 good vet clinic in your area.
What should I do? His old vet doesnt get back until next week, and this is the only okay clinic we found :/