Hello,
We are changing our fluid rates for surgery and dental patients. Obviously this does not include special cases like cardiac patients. The new initial fluid rate for dogs is 5ml/kg/hr and for cats 3ml/kg/hr for the first hour. Also make sure that all patients that are being checked into the hospitals are up to date on fecals.
Thanks!
sg
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Dr. Rutsey had found article regarding this change and is recommended by AAHA and the Feline Practioners Society. AP