If a 20kg dog presents with 7% dehydration and fluid therapy is ordered, what amount of fluids should be given?

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If a 20kg dog presents with 7% dehydration and fluid therapy is ordered, 1.4L of fluids should be given. The rate of fluid replacement is dependent upon how quickly the fluid was lost, how it was lost, and what clinical signs are shown by the patient. Attention must be paid so not to over-hydrate the patient, which can cause coughing, respiratory distress, and edema.

If a 20kg Dog Presents with 7% Dehydration and Fluid