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Fluid therapy for cats 2. Restoring fluid and electrolyte balance
Author(s) -
Can Martha
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.22.6.317
Subject(s) - cats , electrolyte , balance (ability) , medicine , intensive care medicine , water electrolyte balance , fluid intake , chemistry , physical therapy , sodium , organic chemistry , electrode
FLUID therapy will be beneficial for any animal that has developed, or is at risk of developing, a disturbance in fluid, electrolyte or acid‐base balance. In general terms, fluid therapy for cats is based on the same principles as fluid therapy for any animal, but their small size can present a challenge, as was discussed in an article in the last issue ( In Practice , May 2000, pp 242‐252). Cats are also at risk of developing certain electrolyte and acid‐base disturbances, due to primary disease or, in some circumstances, due to veterinary intervention, as will be highlighted in this article.