Dog Maintenance Fluid Rate Calculator

Dog Maintenance Fluid Rate Calculator

Here's a comprehensive table summarizing the key information about dog maintenance fluid rates:

Aspect	Details
Standard Maintenance Rate	2-6 mL/kg/hour
Daily Maintenance Rate	40-60 mL/kg/day
Alternative Calculation	132 x (body weight in kg)^0.75 per day
Simplified Formula	60 mL/kg/day
Anesthetic Fluid Rate	5 mL/kg/hour (updated AAHA 2013 guidelines)
Puppy Maintenance Rate	3-4 mL/kg/hour
Factors Affecting Rate	Size (larger dogs have lower requirements), age, health status
Preferred Fluids	Maintenance crystalloids (e.g., Electrolyte No.2, Maintelyte)
Administration Method	IV or subcutaneous, depending on patient needs
Monitoring	Frequent assessment to adjust fluid therapy plan as needed
Considerations	Avoid in euhydrated patients, incorporate other fluid sources (e.g., enteral water, liquid diets)

Remember that these rates are guidelines, and the actual fluid therapy plan should be tailored to each individual patient based on their specific needs and ongoing clinical assessment.