Dog got subcutaneous fluids for dehydration, now has fever & pain?

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The vet gave our dog 500ccs of fluid mixed with dextrose because she was so dehydrated. She did this subcutaneously. She is only 14.2 lbs. is this too much? She now has a fever and panting really hard, she is also in pain in which she wasn’t before. After the fluids she seemed much better, now it is way worse. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 6 months old | 14.2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The vet gave her Autumn just under shock rates of fluid therapy, which would make sense if she was very dehydrated. The fluid give subcutaneously would mean it was absorbed slower over time. This isn't too much fluid, especially if she was very dehydrated. It sounds like the fluids helped, but now she is quick sick again. She should go back to the vet immediately, I would take her in now. best of luck.

Dog got subcutaneous fluids for dehydration, now has fever & pain?

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