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Do I have to give my cat SQ fluids with a needle, or by mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Do you have to give SQ fluids by drip or can you provide by mouth using a syringe, the needle just looks so brutal and I want to make it as painless as possible.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2019

SQ fluids must be given with a needle under the skin and although it might look brutal to you it is actually much easier on the cat than try to force her this quantity of water orally, which is virtually impossible.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    SQ fluids must be given with a needle under the skin and although it might look brutal to you it is actually much easier on the cat than try to force her this quantity of water orally, which is virtually impossible.

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