Small Animl Fluid Therapy

Publication Year: 2023

Author / Editor: Edward Cooper (coordinating author), Julien Guillaumin, Jiwoong Her, Page Yaxley, and Anda Young

Overview: This book serves as a practical veterinary guide focused on the fundamentals and safe implementation of fluid therapy in small animal clinical practice. It provides evidence-based frameworks to help practitioners optimize patient benefits while minimizing the adverse effects associated with fluid administration.

Key Topics Covered:

Body fluid compartments and fluid types (crystalloids and colloids)
Routes of administration and general approaches (resuscitation, replacement, and maintenance)
Electrolyte and nutrient supplementation (dextrose, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium)
Special clinical scenarios including trauma, sepsis, heart/renal disease, neonates, and species-specific considerations