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Rehydration Salts How can you administer oral rehydration salts for a puppy? I can not go to the vet immediately so that emergency measure, I have tried to administer oral rehydration salts for my puppy who has diarrhea. However, it would not open his mouth, even if I spoon fluid flow to it. What is the best way to administer the salts? Also, is there any other first aid measures to treat diarrhea? You can get liquids in small putting the spoon on the edge of the side of the mouth .. I wish I could take a pic! lol ***** ****** Do NOT do anything it !!!!!!!!! I do not know if the puppies are like babies, but if they are, then you can take their nostrils closed until they open their mouth, then a spoonful of the substance as much as you can for the mouth is open. try with a syringe can be. Just be careful that it does suck the fluid in her lungs, I think there could be a danger that if you hold the mouth open. In reality, the answer is "With difficulty" Diarrhea may be an underlying problem to something else. Try to contact some rescue organizations in your area, they may be able to help you more. It is a place called imom.org that can help with the costs, but you need an estimate from a veterinarian. Make sure that the body temperature of dogs is at least 100 before giving fluids. If it is it is essentially a waste of time that the body can not metabolize. Gatorade or pedalyte work well for hydration again. No food if vomiting or diarrhea that the gastrointestinal system needs rest. Posted on March 9, 2010.
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