Fluid therapy in Dogs and Cats: Second Edition

A Guide to Fluid Therapy in Dogs and Cats

This book is a valuable handbook that summarizes the fundamentals for understanding the water and electrolyte requirements of critical patients, the types of fluids that can be administered, and the consequences that a decision may entail. The book is published at a particularly relevant time, with the latest developments in orthogonal polarization spectral imaging and advances in hemodynamics.

Key Features

• Homogeneous and Functional Approach: An attempt has been made to address the topics homogeneously, following a functional approach for readers.
• Clinical Cases: Every chapter ends with a clinical case, which is useful for putting into practice what has been explained in the text.
• Latest Developments: The book covers recent developments in orthogonal polarization spectral imaging and advances in hemodynamics, which have changed the way fluid therapy has been performed over the past 30 years.
• Evidence-Based Advances: It also discusses the evidence-based advances that have changed the way fluid therapy in both human and veterinary medicine is now provided.
• Target Audience: This book is an essential guide for veterinarians who care for critically ill patients and those who are not able to hydrate and feed themselves spontaneously.