From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2005-01-16 14:43:39 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] vomiting after adrenal surgery
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3238928.1105886619720.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
Sigh. The moderation function is messing up spacing today. I'll insert sp=
aces between lines so that the the attachment makes more sense. The ">" in=
front of the fluid mark is the line quote mark rather than "more than", th=
ough in some illnesses such as when fluids are being lost at an accelerated=
rate or when some kidney diseases are present more is needed (for example =
Hilbert had about twice normal to help him survive when he had bilateral hy=
dronephrosis). A kg is 2.2 pounds.
http://www.vetsoftware.com/acvc2002-hess2.htm
>Determination of a ferret=92s hydration status via =
>skin tenting can be inaccurate. Hydration is =
>better assessed via testing mucus membrane =
>capillary refill time.
and
>Fluids may be provided for maintenance at =
>70ml/kg/day. Ongoing losses and correction =
>for dehydration should also be accounted for.
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