Normal body sodium in both the dog and cat is approximately 140 mEq/L. If you look at your bags of intravenous fluids used in the hospital, the majority are isotonic and have a sodium content similar to that of the patient (e.g., most balanced crystalloid fluids have approximately 132-154 mEq/L of sodium in them). 24 июл. 2018 г.
What does low sodium levels mean in dogs?
There is no defined threshold level of sodium which would cause seizures; the lower the levels of sodium in the body (hyponatremia), puts dogs at an higher risk of numerous health problems including seizures and death.
What does high sodium levels mean in dogs?
Hypernatremia is potentially life threatening and is caused by imbalances in water and sodium that occur from either water loss or sodium gain, often in the presence of inadequate water intake.
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