Hospitalization for IV fluids is usually required to prevent dehydration and to help
correct electrolyte imbalances, along with anti-vomiting medication and pain medication being administered.
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Corrected electrolyte imbalances.
Not exact matches
Also, your veterinarian may wish to
correct fluid &
electrolyte imbalance & feed a low - fat, easily digestible diet.
Common treatments include muscle relaxants or anticonvulsants to control tremors and convulsions, fluid therapy to maintain hydration, medications to
correct electrolyte and acid - base
imbalances and other treatments as needed.
Once the blockage is removed, the pet will be given intravenous fluids and buffers to
correct electrolyte (salt ion)
imbalances, flush out its kidneys and encourage urination.
The first step in treatment is to
correct dehydration and
electrolyte imbalances.
When
electrolyte imbalances are found in the dog's bloodwork, they are
corrected.
Dehydration and
electrolyte imbalances must be
corrected as quickly as possible by administration of balanced fluids, either orally, subcutaneously or intravenously.
Additional medications are used to
correct electrolyte and pH
imbalances and to reduce symptoms.
Medications are given to manage nausea,
correct electrolyte and pH
imbalances, control high blood pressure, and stimulate blood cell production.
To optimize your dog's health while it is fighting the virus, IV fluids are often required to
correct dehydration and
electrolyte imbalances, IV dextrose (a type of sugar) is commonly given to stabilize blood glucose levels, anti-nausea medications (like Cerenia ®) are used, and IV antibiotics (such as ampicillin) are administered to fight off secondary bacterial infections.