Max

[Moesha]

I've been following but have not posted yet. I do wish you and Max the very best. That was a great deal that you received on your supplies! I look forward to your updates. I hope that as time goes on, both you and Max will get used to this necessary evil.

[Barbara]

I'm not that much help as I cannot see us ever give fluids ourselves to little wiggle worm Filou. I only hope that all the sorrows to go with it will be a little less once Max is more stable. It sounds terrible but you get used to it and now - after 4 years- we only look at Filou's weight. His levels are far above anything- but when you come home he'll jump on your shoulder and purr up a storm.
Let's hope Max stays fine in weight and behavior for a long time to come.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Lots and lots of extra big (((HUGS))) are on the way for you both from me. Extra prayers too.

[Lizzie]

I'm glad you have yourself organized to take care of Max. I got some 1-1/2" needles, 18 gauge, once and used only a few because I found it impossible to push it in only two-thirds of the way when the cat didn't want to have kind of needle in him. They are now gathering dust and I'm happy with 1". With a longer needle there is also a greater chance of it coming out the other side of a skin tent. Perhaps the 20 will be best for Max.

Now organize yourself into looking after yourself! Remember, if you get run down you can't care for Max as well as when you are eating and resting enough. Care for yourself for Max's sake.

[slick]

Tonight was a breeze because I used the smaller needle. He was only "in place" for about 10 min then all he** broke loose. I took the needle out and let him down. I figure 3/4 of the fluid is better than none.

Also, the bags of fluid I received through Pacific Health is wrong. There is Potassium in it and Max's potassium level is up. So I have to exchange them for .9. Will call them tomorrow.

Otherwise Max is hanging in there. He says Hi and thanks to everyone for your love and prayers.

[Karen]

Such a cute squished face - give him a kiss from me, okay?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Uhhhhhhhh ...

I don't think he's "Smilin" here! >>>




Ask Pacific Health Care if they have the Terumo needles -
which are much sharper and more easily inserted than Monoject needles.

I've also read that the Ultra Thin Wall Terumos allow for the flow speed
of a larger needle in a smaller gauge size. The needle's wall thickness is
thinner than a "standard" needle - which makes the hole in the center of
the needle a bit larger; which allows the fluid to Flow Faster.

Happie Sub-Qing!

[jenluckenbach]

Oh I just want to kiss Max's nose.

[kb2yjx]

Max is just precious!!! But the way he behaves during sq time, is just like the way Raven behaved. She did not want it, and LET ME KNOW!!!