Difference between revisions of "Check Cats for Dehydration"

When the amount of fluid lost from a cat's body is greater than the amount taken in, the pet becomes dehydrated. This can happen for a number of reasons, including not eating or drinking enough, overheating, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as many others factors.<ref name="rf1">Helio A. de Morias, Dennis J. Chew, Catherine W. Cohn and Stephen P. DiBartola, "Disorders of Fluid Balance, Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Therapy." In Quick Reference to Veterinary Medicine, Edited by William R. Fenner. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000</ref> Dehydration is a serious condition for cats because proper fluid balance is critical for maintaining body temperature, removing wastes, maintaining proper circulation, and ensuring the balance of critical body systems. The sooner you can detect early signs of dehydration in your cat and get your pet appropriate help, the easier the condition is to reverse.

When the amount of fluid lost from a cat's body is greater than the amount taken in, the pet becomes dehydrated. This can happen for a number of reasons, including not eating or drinking enough, overheating, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as many others factors.<ref name="rf1">Helio A. de Morias, Dennis J. Chew, Catherine W. Cohn and Stephen P. DiBartola, "Disorders of Fluid Balance, Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Therapy." In Quick Reference to Veterinary Medicine, Edited by William R. Fenner. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2000</ref> Dehydration is a serious condition for cats because proper fluid balance is critical for maintaining body temperature, removing wastes, maintaining proper circulation, and ensuring the balance of critical body systems. The sooner you can detect early signs of dehydration in your cat and get your pet appropriate help, the easier the condition is to reverse.

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