How to rehydrate a dog without IV?
Chloe Wisozk
2025-10-06 23:06:50
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To help your dog with diarrhoea you could try adding an electrolyte solution to your dog's water – to help replenish electrolytes lost through diarrhea.
Adding an electrolyte solution to the drinking water may help replenish the electrolytes lost through diarrhoea.
Recipe for homemade electrolyte solution for dogs
Ingredients 4 pints of boiled water 1 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar
Stir ingredients until dissolved.
Serve at body temperature or cooler if preferred.
Never withhold water - ensure fresh drinking water is always available.
Lilla Harber
2025-10-06 19:37:12
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For moderate rehydration, as long as your dog is not vomiting, you can try:
1. Encourage him to drink water – you may need a needless syringe or turkey baster
2. Slip ice chips into his or her mouth
3. Flavor their water with no-fat, no-salt chicken or beef broth
4. Soak a clean towel in water, and squeeze the liquid into their mouth
5. A 50/50 mix of Gatorade, Powerade or Pedialyte to their water
6. Freeze a combination of 50/50 water and Gatorade, Powerade or Perdialyte, in an ice cube tray -place a treat so it sticks out a bit.
7. If your dog is not diabetic, try a Popsicle
8. Add water to their food, especially in the summer.
Do not let your dog over drink.
One to two ounces every 2 hours is a good start.
If you don’t see any improvement in 6-8 hours, it’s time to visit the vet!
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