I have not read this thread, and I am so sorry about your Max!!! I am not a pro, but in the past, I have had 7 cats with kidney disease. I found this site: www.felinecrf.org to be very helpful. Helen, the woman who runs the site, is very knowledgeable.If you have a question, she does answer(she did when I had a problem). Per her suggestion, I put the needles in the freezer before inserting them into my cat. It worked several times. Like phesina said, it really helps to warm up the fluids. I use 18gx1" needles. Once the needle is in, I open the control all the way, and let the fluid go in. Unlike the needle being in a vein, there is no chance that an infiltration will occur. It goes much faster. I can hydrate a real fussy cat in about three minutes---tops. I have tried the smaller needles, but, like you found, it took FOREVER for the 100cc's to go in...and when the cat thinks it is time to move on, it is really hard to keep them still so all the fluid can go in. I hope this may help....and I will light a candle for your boy....Take Care....also, I have usually Mozart on the CD's, that seems to help the cat relax...That photo has Boo getting her sub q fluids, supervised by Nicholas(both RB Angels)....Sandra
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