AffectedAnimals:
Any dog or cat with a condition that would benefit from the supplementation of fluids. Subcutaneous fluid administration is used most commonly for cats with chronic renal failure.

Overview:
Dogs and cats with certain disorders are benefited by fluid supplementation at home. If the animal is not drinking adequately, the best way to accomplish fluid supplementation is a procedure called subcutaneous fluid administration. A veterinarian typically will teach an owner how to perform this task and prescribe the amount and frequency of administration.