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Originally Posted by YorkieLove77  I was thinking the same thing, but at the same time I was reminding myself that this person should obviously know what they're talking about.
I have the PediaLyte. Would you suggest that I give it to him anyway, just as a precaution? It couldn't hurt, right? |
That's really up to you and you should do what you are comfortable with.
I just want to point out, when a child is dehydrated, what can be given? Gatorade. Athletes drink Gatorade/Powerade because they are sweating and losing electrolytes.
I can only tell you what I would do if it was Ellie.
Some vets may say it isn't necessary but there are others who do say to use it. Ellie's vet is aware that she has gotten PediaLyte before and has never told me no. And if she did tell me no, I would have her explain why. There are also electrolyte restoration products available just for animals.
If the diarrhea continues, he needs to be on an IV.