Abstract: A method of administering fluids to an animal such as a pet (dog, cat, etc.) zoo animal, research animal, or exotic animal, includes the initial step of forming one or more openings in the animal's skin, at least one of the openings being preferably positioned proximally on the animal's body. An elongated catheter that includes a wall, a lumen and proximal and distal end portions is then placed into a subcutaneous space that extends proximally to distally on the animal's body. The catheter is preferably provided with a plurality of openings that are preferably positioned distally and through the catheter wall. The proximal portion of the catheter is anchored to the animal's skin externally and at the proximally positioned opening. Fluids are then transmitted to the animal via the catheter by removably connecting a fluids containing vessel to the catheter and then discharging the fluids from the vessel into the subcutaneous space via the catheter.

Abstract: A method of administering fluids to an animal such as a pet (dog, cat, etc.) zoo animal, research animal, or exotic animal, includes the initial step of forming one or more openings in the animal's skin, at least one of the openings being preferably positioned proximally on the animal's body. An elongated catheter that includes a wall, a lumen and proximal and distal end portions is then placed into a subcutaneous space that extends proximally to distally on the animal's body. The catheter is preferably provided with a plurality of openings that are preferably positioned distally and through the catheter wall. The proximal portion of the catheter is anchored to the animal's skin externally and at the proximally positioned opening. Fluids are then transmitted to the animal via the catheter by removably connecting a fluids containing vessel to the catheter and then discharging the fluids from the vessel into the subcutaneous space via the catheter.