VIN Class 1 - Assorted Topics

Question 1

(From poll questions in Class 2 (02/09)

Fowl Cholera

Question 2

A 25-kg, mixed-breed dog is approximately 5% dehydrated. Maintenance fluid replacement volume is 60 ml/kg/day. Assume that maintenance replacement volume includes sensible losses (urine, feces) and insensible losses (panting). Which of the following is the most appropriate amount of crystalloid fluids to administer to this dog over the initial 24-hour period?
A. 1.65 liters
B. 2.75 liters
C. 3.15 liters
D. 4.25 liters
E. 5.45 liters

Answer 2

1. Replacement of dehydration loss = (% dehydration) x (body weight, kg) =
   (0.05) x (25 kg) =
   1.25 liters in 24 hours for replacement of deficit due to dehydration.
2. Maintenance fluids =
   (60 ml/kg/day) x (body weight, kg) = (60 ml/kg/day) x (25 kg) = 1500 ml or 1.5 liters.

Total = 1.25 L + 1.5 L = 2.75 L.