Should I give my dog ORS if they are showing signs of dehydration?

First you will need to make sure that Bruno has a cool place, preferably with A/C. If he is dehydrated your veterinarian can give him fluids under the skin. Feed him some commercial tinned food available from your veterinarian or pet place and add water to it to make a soup or gruel. This will help to get fluid into him. He may have a more serious gastro-intestinal problem so if he is not eating nor drinking, take him back to your veterinary doctor or to another one for a second opinion. Do not offer him milk, or fruit juice, just plain cool fresh water to drink.

I am very sorry that Flash isn't eating his food. I am sure that this is very concerning for you both. I would not advise ORS for Flash. If it ha sheen less then 24 hours of rwduced appetite I would try the following; Boiled boneless chicken breast with steamed white rice Save some of the broth you boil the chicken with and pour over food or offer separately to Flash Plenty of fresh water if you notice vomiting or diarrhoea, fresh blood, lethargy, or collapse take Flash in to see his vet. Possible causes for inappetance are far ranging from dietary indescretion, pancreatitis, parasite infestation, toxin ingestion, and liver or kidney concerns. I hope this answer was helpful and that Flash feels better soon! Warmest regards to you both.

Normal water is absolutely fine and does not affect the retention of fluids in the abdomen. The exact mechanism/cause of the ascites should be ideally understood to have appropriate treatment options. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Sounds like Thor had a major health issue. Poor guy. You don't need to give him anything special for hydration, just keep fresh water available at all times. If Thor was given fluids at the vet's office, he just might not need the water yet. I'd recommend putting out a fresh bowl now and measuring how much water you put in with a measuring cup, and checking what's left in 24 hours to see how much he's consuming. If it seems like less than usual, call your vet with an update and ask for their advice - he might need more treatment. If at any point he seems weak, pale, or lethargic, check in with you local vet sooner. I hope Thor is feeling better soon!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. There are many causes of dehydration and given her symptoms, I would recommend having her blood tested to rule out kidney disease or any other systemic diseases / infections. She will likely need a course of subcutaneous fluids, which is when fluid is administered under the skin and absorbed by the body. This is an effective way to hydrate an animal and is well tolerated. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions or concerns that you may have.

You are right that Defor sounds very ill, and it's serious if he can't keep the tablets down. You are also correct that he could be dehydrated if his eyes are sunken and his gums are dry. He should see a vet immediately. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Carefree Credit online. http://www.carefreecredit.co.uk https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/vetcare http://www.easipetcare.com

If Biscuit is not drinking enough and is very dehydrated, she will need to be seen by an emergency veterinarian. There is no way that you can make her drink. You can try spooning some water into her, however, considering she is dehydrated, you cannot put enough fluid into her that way. Also being dehydrated is usually a sign of being ill, and that needs to be investigated as well. The vet will either give fluids under the skin to rehydrate or she may need intravenous fluids, if her condition is severe.