Barbara, I can sympathize w/ya on the subQ fluids, believe me. If you'll remember, when I first started, I panicked and started bawling and had to take Puddy to Dr. LeBeau and he showed me again how to do it. I think it's when both he and Dr. Lee said "You can't hurt her" that I calmed down. I was letting my imagination run away w/me and pictured myself injuring her. Of course, the first stick is a little painful but if you pull up enough skin and put the needle in flat-like, it goes smoothly. Puddy was the most feisty cat ever and when I'd take her in to Dr. Lee's, I'd hear a vet tech yell from the back room "We're ready for Puddy now!" I pictured them all in hockey masks and welding gloves. Puddy bit and scratched everyone, me, too, no exceptions! But just like us humans, I think they realize that after the treatment, they feel better, so they let us do it.

I'm not trying to talk you into doing it yourself; you do what's best for you and Filou. But for me, I know that it's easier on Puddy if I do it myself. And it's sure cheaper. I'd rather pay $10 a bag which is good for several treatments than $10 a treatment, which only lasts approximately 5 minutes. I'm sure your vet could show you very easily how to do it but, again, it's your decision. As long as you and Filou feel comfortable w/how you're handling it, that's all that matters.

Blessings,
Mary