Intravenous fluid therapy is used to support the pancreatic vasculature and combat
any dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea.
Preventing secondary infections with antibiotics, helping with
dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea with IV fluids, and treatment for seizures are some examples of helping dogs with the symptoms of distemper.
The «Merck Veterinary Manual» lists intravenous fluids as the cornerstone of therapy to help correct
dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea, as well as to maintain normal hydration.
Not exact matches
In newborn babies and young infants, infections can become serious very quickly, and
dehydration from diarrhea and
vomiting can develop quickly.
One morning I had both nursed him and
vomited and wasn't able to drink very much and halfway through the morning my blood pressure shot up
from dehydration.
The widespread illness causes everything
from shortness of breath, difficulty of breathing, dizziness,
dehydration,
vomiting, and so on.
This is why dogs that eat a box of raisins DIE
from vomiting, diarrhea,
dehydration, kidney failure & painful death as they are more sensitive to acute fluoride poisoning.
A puppy is able to get infected with parasites
from the very first days of life, causing his abdomen to swell, a loss of weight, bad breath,
vomiting, diarrhea, dull hair, and
dehydration.
Aside
from the discomfort suffered,
dehydration can be a serious complication with diarrhea or
vomiting, especially if your cat isn't drinking enough water because of a stomach ache.
If your dog shows any of these, speak with your veterinarian about the possibility of diabetes: Excessive thirst / drinks more water than usual (polydipsia) Urinates more frequently or in greater volumes (polyuria) or perhaps loses urinary control Consistently acts hungry (polyphagia) but maintains or loses weight Unusually sweet - smelling or fruity breath (
from ketone production) Lethargy
Dehydration Urinary tract infections
Vomiting Chronic skin infections Cloudy or misty eyes
Common symptoms include intestinal bleeding,
dehydration, coughing and sneezing, loss of appetite,
vomiting and diarrhea, fever and discharge
from the nose and eyes.
If proper treatment is sought
from a veterinarian immediately to control the severe
vomiting, diarrhea and subsequent
dehydration, dogs can usually recover in about a week's time.
It is NEVER recommended to withhold water if your pet is losing water
from vomiting and diarrhea since this can lead to
dehydration and serious consequences.
Alcohol is absorbed by a cat's body much quicker than a human's, and if your cat is exposed to higher levels of alcohol, they may suffer
from alcohol poisoning and experience
vomiting,
dehydration, breathing problems and loss of consciousness.
Rich, fatty foods, like gravy or grease, can cause problems ranging
from stomach upsets to pancreatitis, which is an inflammation of the pancreas resulting in pain,
vomiting, and
dehydration.
Fluid therapy may be necessary if there is
dehydration present
from the repeated
vomiting.
Therefore, not only do these puppies and adult dogs suffer
from severe
vomiting and diarrhea (which is often foul - smelling and bloody, a.k.a. hematochezia) and subsequent
dehydration, but they also can not fully utilize nutrients
from their food due to malabsorption (failure to absorb nutrients).
Signs of discomfort
from overheating include excessive panting or drooling, hyperventilation,
vomiting or diarrhea,
dehydration with pale gums and blood in bowel movements.
Affected cats suffer
from severe
vomiting and diarrhea, and often succumb to
dehydration and sepsis.
*
Vomiting * High fever * Anorexia * Lethargy *
Dehydration * Diarrhea (not common) * Endotoxemia (toxins
from bacteria in the blood) * Bacteremia (live bacteria in the blood) * Disseminated intravascular coagulation (blood clotting throughout the body instead of just where an injury occurs) * Cerebellar disease (lack of muscular coordination) * Sudden death
Anyone infected with norovirus can become very ill, very quickly, and that person will often experience stomach cramping, nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea for several days, risking
dehydration from mild to severe.