Make Oresol for Dogs

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What you Need to Know About Dehydration in Dogs

How to Make Oresol for Dogs

Preventing Canine Dehydration

Tips

Questions and Answers

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Dogs are not safe from dehydration. This condition can happen to them because of many factors, including digestive disorders or malnutrition. It's a sad fact that many dogs become dehydrated due to neglect and the failure by their owners to address their need for fresh water all day. Dogs especially need to be hydrated all the time because they are covered with fur. Their skin is not like humans, and doesn't help them release all the heat accumulated and trapped in their bodies. When they try to cool off, they pant, rather than sweat like people. Panting takes energy, and in order to have energy for panting, they need a fast metabolism. Metabolism requires fluids and nutrients in your dog's body. If your dog suffers from dehydration, he or she will have a problem with basic bodily functions, which include regulating body temperature. Your dog could easily overheat during hot weather or when it has a fever. You have to rehydrate your dog to normalize the internal environment of your dog's body. An effective way to rehydrate your dog is by giving oresol, or rehydrating fluids. If you know how to make oresol for dogs, you can look forward to helping your dog get back to his normal, energetic self once again.

It is a given that water makes up a large percentage of a living organism's body. Water makes up about 80 percent of a dog's body. It is vital for the organ functions to be optimally maintained. Canine dehydration is a condition wherein the water level in a dog's body falls below normal. This is caused by severe fluid loss due to injuries or ailments, or inadequate intake of water and nutrients. If your dog has a fever, expect fluid loss. Severe fluid loss is usually brought about by diarrhea, vomiting, or extremely hot weather. Dogs also lose fluids through breathing, elimination, panting, and perspiration though the paw pads.

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   Mild Dehydration

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   Signs of the early stages of canine dehydration include panting, warm skin, exhaustion, slowed physical activity, behavioral changes such as apprehension, lethargy, dry mouth (includes nose and gums), sunken eyes, appetite loss, and depression.

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   Intermediate Dehydration

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   Intermediate signs are loss of skin's elasticity, delay in capillary refill, and greater than 105 degrees Fahrenheit using a rectal thermometer. #Final Stages of Dehydration. Final signs are wobbly gait and weak hind legs. Remember that dehydration may be an indication of a very serious health problem. It is best to take your dog to your vet immediately once you detect signs of dehydration. A sign that your dog is dehydrated is if the skin between your dog's shoulder blades does not return to its original position after you gently lift it. Your vet will be able to confirm dehydration with complete testing. Once the diagnosis is finalized, treatment should be given immediately.

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Dehydration is not breed specific. It can happen to any breed. Dogs that suffer from infectious diseases, kidney ailments, and cancer may experience dehydration. Nursing dogs, diabetic dogs, pregnant dogs, and elderly dogs are also prone to this condition. Treatment of dehydration usually involves administering subcutaneous or intravenous fluids to your dogs. Additional tests can be performed so that any underlying causes may be determined.

Your dog can experience dehydration at any given time or place. Be ready to help your dog by always having the necessary ingredients to make your own oresol for dogs. Nerve conduction, blood pH, and cell hydration will be maintained if you immediately replace the lost electrolytes.

Things You'll Need

• Natural or organic sugar (you can use table sugar, agave syrup, fructose, or honey)
• Baking soda or salt

How to Make Oresol

Dogs don't lose sodium easily. With this, you have to take note that sugar should be given in higher amounts.

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   Dissolve 8 teaspoons of sugar and a teaspoon of salt for every liter of water

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   Mix the solution thoroughly.

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   Give a fresh bowl of it to your dehydrated dog immediately and wait for normal bodily conditions to return.

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You can prevent dreadful dehydration in dogs by following the tips given below:

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   Monitor your dog's intake of water on a daily basis

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