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*Fluids that may be given PO include Hartmann's solution. The stomach can take 1.5% -2.5% of the body weight at any one time.
*Fluids that may be given PO include Hartmann's solution. The stomach can take 1.5% -2.5% of the body weight at any one time.
*SC fluids are useful in mild to moderately dehydrated patients and those that will not allow oral access. Severe dehydration requires fluids to be given IV or IOs.
*SC fluids are useful in mild to moderately dehydrated patients and those that will not allow oral access. Severe dehydration requires fluids to be given IV or IOs.
*Fluids given parenterally can be one part Hartmann's, one part 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline and one part sterile water. Maintenance is 15 (large reptiles) to 25 (small reptiles) ml/kg/day. For severe dehydration up to 40 ml/kg/day q12h can be administered
*Fluids given parenterally can be one part Hartmann's, one part 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline and one part sterile water. Maintenance is 15 (large reptiles) to 25 (small reptiles) ml/kg/day. For severe dehydration up to 40 ml/kg/day q12h can be administered.
==Nutrition==
==Nutrition==