IV catheter size and equipment

Question 1

What are the specific catheter sizes for each species?

Answer 1

• 14G – adult horse
• 16G – pony/ foal
• 18G – large dog
• 20G – medium dog
• 22G – small dog/ cat
• 24G – small cat
• 28G – rabbit

Question 2

What types of equipment is needed to place a catheter?

Answer 2

• Fluid bag
• Giving set
• T-connector OR extension set
• Fluid pump or burette
• Watch or clock with second hand
• IV catheter in situ