The dose from the product's label, by species and weight. Check the label of the pack you use.
Form
Species
Dose
Frequency
Georgia
Solution · Cat
Cat
5–10 ml/kg
Resuscitation bolus, not an hourly target or total shock dose. Cats are particularly vulnerable to fluid intolerance; use precise delivery and cumulative-volume monitoring.
· over 15–30 minutes; reassess after each bolus and repeat only if hypovolaemia persists
over 15–30 minutes; reassess after each bolus and repeat only if hypovolaemia persists
Resuscitation bolus, not an hourly target or total shock dose. Select fluid and cumulative volume from perfusion response, electrolytes, comorbidity and ongoing losses.
· over 15–30 minutes; reassess after each bolus and repeat only if hypovolaemia persists
over 15–30 minutes; reassess after each bolus and repeat only if hypovolaemia persists
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DogIV buffered-isotonic crystalloid resuscitation of confirmed hypovolaemia
6.6/10
Situational / acceptable
DogIV replacement of calculated extracellular dehydration deficit and ongoing losses
6.8/10
Situational / acceptable
CatIV buffered-isotonic crystalloid resuscitation of confirmed hypovolaemia
6.2/10
Situational / acceptable
CatIV replacement of calculated extracellular dehydration deficit and ongoing losses
Information not fully verifiedVeterinary use is off-label. Hypovolaemia: dog 15–20 mL/kg IV over 15–30 min; cat 5–10 mL/kg IV over 15–30 min, reassessing perfusion after each bolus. Dehydration: calculate deficit as body weight × dehydration fraction and replace over 12–24 h, adding ongoing losses. Do not transfer the human 2500 mL/day or drop-rate instruction to animals. This isotonic replacement fluid is not automatically an appropriate long-term maintenance fluid.
Dose
Species
Weight
Route
Frequency
Source
5–10 ml/kg
Resuscitation bolus, not an hourly target or total shock dose. Cats are particularly vulnerable to fluid intolerance; use precise delivery and cumulative-volume monitoring.
Cat
Any weight
Intravenous
over 15–30 minutes; reassess after each bolus and repeat only if hypovolaemia persists
AAHA fluid guideline
Guideline or consensus statement
Recommendations agreed by a panel of veterinary specialists after reviewing the evidence. They guide practice and do not authorise a product.
2024 AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats - Fluids for Replacement and Maintenance
Resuscitation bolus, not an hourly target or total shock dose. Select fluid and cumulative volume from perfusion response, electrolytes, comorbidity and ongoing losses.
Dog
Any weight
Intravenous
over 15–30 minutes; reassess after each bolus and repeat only if hypovolaemia persists
AAHA fluid guideline
Guideline or consensus statement
Recommendations agreed by a panel of veterinary specialists after reviewing the evidence. They guide practice and do not authorise a product.
2024 AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats - Fluids for Replacement and Maintenance
Sodium chloride: No dose supported by a publicly verifiable source yet
Potassium chloride: No dose supported by a publicly verifiable source yet
Calcium chloride: No dose supported by a publicly verifiable source yet
Sodium lactate: No dose supported by a publicly verifiable source yet
Known Contraindications
CriticalSodium chloride
Do not use in animals with: - Hypertonic dehydration - Hypernatraemia - Hyperchloraemia - Hyperhydration - Acidosis - Syndrome of oedema and ascites - In cases when sodium restriction is indicated.
Sources: VMD SPC · VMD
CriticalSodium chloride
Do not use in animals with... Hyperhydration... Syndrome of oedema and ascites
Sources: VMD SPC · VMD
WarningSodium chloride
Use with caution in animals with cardiac or renal impairment as sodium overload may occur. The maximum infusion rate should be decreased in the presence of cardiac, renal and pulmonary disease.
Sources: VMD SPC · VMD
WarningSodium chloride
In cardiac disease, reduce the maximum infusion rate because of the risk of sodium overload.
Sources: VMD SPC · VMD
WarningSodium chloride
In renal impairment, reduce the maximum infusion rate because of the risk of sodium overload. Closely monitor electrolytes and water and acid-base balance.
Sources: VMD SPC · VMD
WarningSodium chloride
In pulmonary disease, reduce the maximum infusion rate. During rapid infusion, assess the animal for pulmonary oedema.
Sources: VMD SPC · VMD
CriticalSodium lactate
Avoid lactated Ringer solution in untreated hypoadrenocorticism with hyperkalaemia because the solution contains potassium.
CriticalSodium lactate
Oedema (hepatic, renal, or cardiac) - Overhydration hyperhydration - metabolic alkalosis - oedema (hepatic, renal, or cardiac)
CriticalSodium lactate
Hypernatraemia is a contraindication on all three reviewed product labels.
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