October 24, 2008

Rehydration Therapy for travelling dog and cat

In many cases dogs and cats got sick when traveling because of of dehydration. Dehydrated cat or dog can cause many sickness later on.

During transportation Water container is mandatory available i.e. drinking bowl or bottle or both that attached to kennel door. Your dogs or cats can't ask from the cabin crew when they are really thirsty.

Dehydration can be avoided with preparation few days prior transporting your dog or cat by giving Oral Re-hydration Therapy and also post transportation as well. Especially is recommended for the pets going to be in quarantine after shipment.
One that we use is a two in one sachet of Lectade* for Oral Rehydration Therapy, a pair of powder sachets content Active Constituents.

Section A (1 part): Glycine 6.18g, Citric Acid Monobasic 0.48g, Potassium Phosphate Monobasic 2.08g, Potassium Citrate 0.12g, Sodium Chloride 8.58g.

Section B (3 parts): Glucose 44.61g.

It contains totally absorbable nutrients and electrolytes and replaces lost fuids and electrolytes in scouring and dehydrated dogs or cats. Section A and Section B must be always be used together.

Direction for use (available on each pack):

This treatment is good to be given few days prior shipment. Please consult your veterinarian for the supplies and direction.

For Jakarta please call Groovy Vet Care: 021-72800617.

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