Nekhbet Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Can someone please SMS me as to which electrolyte solutions (human ones from the chemist) are safe for a puppy, I cant hang around the computer we have to head out now but here is my number. I cant get a hold of any animal ones around here at the moment 0401 389 863 Thanks Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 thanks for that sorted now ... and met a pharmacist who actually did not understand what the terms 'electrolytes' and 'no phenylalanine' meant *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) For future reference Nekhbet, would you mind saying which one was OK? I've wondered about this too in first aid situations Edited January 8, 2011 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 I purchased Pedialyte, it's made for babies, there was no unflavoured so I had to grab a raspberry one. Puppy is currently sipping water but if she has another big spew I need at least something to help her in this weather. Air con is at least preventing all the dogs overheating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks. Scary to need to rehydrate urgently and not be able to get what you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I know of many who give Gatorade 50/50 with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 If you are ever stuck again a level teaspoon of table salt in 500ml of water works well. If you have some sterile water you can inject it under the skin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Gremlins Edited January 8, 2011 by oakway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirl Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Lectade is one specifically for animals, available over the counter at vets and quite possibly stock feeders. Comes in a two part sachet and you can make up the whole lot or smaller amounts as needed. Usually has a long expirey date so ok to keep on hand. Glad everything is sorted Nekhbet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) I can get vytrate from work but that is 30km away I rang fo lectade no one open had any on hand *gahh* I was a little sus on gatorade as many human products have artificial colours and flavours and since its not my puppy I didnt want to risk making her wost. We know what its from so its not pathogenic hence not going straight to a vet, no diahhrea either. Rung the owner and they're OK with what I'm doing She's drank half a litre of water so far today and kept it down, all dry food will be soaked so she doesnt feel the need to scoff water down and vomit again. Oakway you're right, I do have saline and needles/syringes on hand always but if she got that bad I would have called my great vet and have him put her on a drip straight away the owner would have gladly paid whatever required for their baby and my vet is a minute drive away. If I was really desperate salt, honey and water but I do have nutrigel I can make into a solution as well (oh crap I just remembered I had that in the house ) Edited January 8, 2011 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The Peadiatric one worked for us in several emergencies as we are out of town.........I have also learned how to do a subcutaneous fluid insertion and IV now, because time does'nt always play on our side. Sounds like things are on the improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 was that you that SMSd thanks to everyone that did yeah she may not need it but I hate being caught short and as always, it would happen at some ungodly hour. little Aprillia says thanks to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Adorable...........Glad she is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 We always carry Lectade in both stores, particularly over summer. Have used it multiple times with our own dogs and found it always did the job. Glad you found the hooman equiv. Sags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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