Is it normal for my cat to bleed during subcutaneous fluids?

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My cat is under fluid therapy treatment ...he is suffering from CKD and his creatinine was 3.6 3 months ago .. so for last 2 months when I try to give him drips subcutaneously some of the blood drops sometimes come out around 2-3 drops or sometime more than 5-6 drops ...so what's that ? Is it serious or after stopping the blood by pressing him , will he still bleeds inside or not ?? Please guide me as fluid therapy is necessary for him and em worried if this happens alot what would be the risk. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 4 years old | 6 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

A small amount of bloody water is normal if you hit a small capillary vessel with your needle. A couple drops that stops with some pressure is totally normal and not concerning at all. Fluid therapy is frequently very helpful for extended both life quantity and quality in cats, so it's probably necessary but you can talk to your vet if you want to clarify that.

Is it normal for my cat to bleed during subcutaneous fluids?

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