I have a 19 year old Russian Blue Kitty whom has pancreatic cancer and CPRD. Final stages of both.?

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My kitty is 19 1/2. She has been sick off and on since 2006. Over July 4th weekend she took a major turn  for the worse. After a week at the emergency Hospital, she is home.

Now I give her daily Sub Q's meds to hydrate and to make her eat. Pain meds and antibiotics. Has anyone had this experience? How long did the final stage last? She is not ready to go, but it tortures me to be the one to poke needles in her all day and shove nasty meds down her throat. 
Any other tips to make the sub Q's easier? She gets it 1-2 x per day.

Save a Life. Spay or Neuter! · Accepted Answer

One thing that can make the fluids a little bit easier on her is if they're warm. Wrap them in a warm towel for a several minutes before you give them to her.
At 19 1/2 it sounds like she's had a good long life, keep her comfortable, and you'll know when it's time.
ADD: No it doesn't make the fluids bad. Depending on if they have anything added to them (vitamin b), they need to be kept out of direct sunlight, but warming them up a bit won't hurt. You could keep them wrapped in a towel in a sunny window as well.

petcompanion · Answer

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. She has certainly lived a long life! Whilst I can offer you an advice on adminstering the sub Q's, I did want to suggest that you look into giving her a herbal supplement called ES Clear. It is a unique combination of specially-selected herbal extracts, formulated by a leading naturopathic vet.

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Ken S · Answer

It doesn't make the fluids go bad and it is more comfortable if they are warmed up

  Get pill pockets (pill pockets.com) for the meds Your cat may like them

 Very best to you

Elaine M · Answer

The needles usually don't bother them, if you do it calmly and quietly.  I gave insulin injections twice daily to our biggest cat and he never even indicated he felt anything.  

What I can suggest is you go over to the YahooGroups called Handicats, and post there. The owners there have literally seen it all, and can advise you from their experience.

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I have a 19 year old Russian Blue Kitty whom has pancreatic cancer and CPRD. Final stages of both.?

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