MSN: Cats: The daily routine detail that reveals dehydration risk and how to fix it
Cats: The daily routine detail that reveals dehydration risk and how to fix it
Dehydration is a serious condition in cats that can develop quickly and lead to severe health issues if left untreated. It occurs when your cat loses more fluids than they are taking in, which can ...
Dehydration also can occur in anyone who doesn't drink enough water during hot weather. It's more likely in people who are active in the heat. Drinking more fluids usually fixes mild to moderate dehydration. But severe dehydration needs medical treatment right away.
Treatment The only way to treat dehydration is to replace lost fluids and lost electrolytes. The best way to replace lost fluids depends on age, how bad the dehydration is and its cause. For infants and children who are dehydrated from diarrhea, vomiting or fever, use water with electrolytes such as Pedialyte or Smart Water.
"Recovery time for dehydration depends on the underlying cause and may also depend on how long you’ve been dehydrated. If your dehydration is severe enough that it requires hospitalization, or if it’s accompanied by heatstroke, it may take a day or two before you can be released from the hospital."
Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don't replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated. Common causes of dehydration include vigorous exercise, especially in hot weather; intense diarrhea; vomiting; fever or […]