Cat kidney failure: Sodium chloride vs. Lactated Ringer's for fluids?

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You Hi...my cat is in renal failure and I need to give him iv fluids. I already got lactate ringers solution but I was wondering can I use sodium chloride solution too? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 years old | 11 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

0.9% sodium chloride can be given IV. I am wondering if you mean that you are giving the fluids subcutaneously since this is a procedure that is often performed at home. I would recommend contacting your veterinarian before giving any fluids - there are some blood chemistry changes that might make a veterinarian choose one fluid over another so while sodium chloride can technically be given subcutaneously or intravenously it might not be ideal for Symba.

Cat kidney failure: Sodium chloride vs. Lactated Ringer's for fluids?

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