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Duphalyte
Jan 24, 2019 20:31:59 GMT 10
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Post by Mark on Jan 24, 2019 20:31:59 GMT 10
Hi tom has the duphalyte is mainly intravenous but you can give oral as it got the same effect & if I was to give by oral how many ml & best time to give on a race day b4 race cheers mark
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 25, 2019 5:19:22 GMT 10
Hi Mark,
As you know the total iv or sc dosage for dogs under stress from dehydration is 10ml per kg, and given very slowly over a period of time.
In addition, because this product is designed for iv or subcutaneous use giving it by mouth does cause some of the ingredients to be destroyed by the stomach acids before they are absorbed into the body. So while it has some benefit it is never going to be as effective as it was formulated to be, and most dogs can only handle around 10 ml if it’s slowly dribbled into their mouth via a ten ml syringe.
So if you wish to use Duphalyte orally 10 ml about 3 hours prior to strenuous exercise and again if possible around 1 hour or less after such exercise. Its probably also a good idea to provide the opportunity for the dog to have just a couple of laps of fresh water after giving the Duphalyte to give them the opportunity to get some of the taste out of their mouth.
Cheers, Tom
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