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Dehydration
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 214 (2013); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781910443149.5.11
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Dehydration
- Author: Samantha Taylor
- From: BSAVA Manual of Feline Practice
- Item: Chapter 5.11, pp 214 - 216
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443149.5.11
- Copyright: © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2013
Abstract
Dehydration is a loss of body water/solutes from the body is a common finding in feline practice. This chapter looks at clinical assessment, diagnostic approach and management of dehydration.
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Skin tenting in the ‘scruff’ region of a dehydrated cat. © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Skin tenting in the ‘scruff’ region of a dehydrated cat.
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A slightly sunkeneyed appearance in a cat that had been receiving large doses of diuretic and was assessed as approximately 8% dehydrated. © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A slightly sunkeneyed appearance in a cat that had been receiving large doses of diuretic and was assessed as approximately 8% dehydrated.
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Clinical approach to the dehydrated cat. © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Clinical approach to the dehydrated cat.
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Management of the dehydrated cat. © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Management of the dehydrated cat.
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A cat receiving fluid therapy with a syringe driver to ensure an accurate administration rate. © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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A cat receiving fluid therapy with a syringe driver to ensure an accurate administration rate.
