Veterinary Fluid Therapy Clinical Companion
An interactive guide for veterinary interns based on internal medicine principles. Use this tool to assess, plan, and calculate fluid therapy for canine and feline patients.
Scroll down to explore Assessment, Fluid Types, Calculators, Monitoring, and a Knowledge Check.
Patient Assessment
A guide to identifying the level of dehydration based on clinical signs. Scroll down to see the physical exam findings for each stage.
Fluid Types Quick Reference
A quick-reference guide to the different types of fluids available and their common uses in clinical practice.
Crystalloids
Colloids
Fluid Therapy Calculators
Calculate a patient's fluid needs. This section provides tools for both initial shock resuscitation and creating a full 24-hour fluid plan.
24-Hour Fluid Plan Calculator
Calculated Plan
Enter patient data to calculate the fluid plan.
Emergency Shock Bolus Calculator
Enter weight to calculate shock bolus.
Monitoring Fluid Therapy
Fluid therapy requires continuous patient monitoring to ensure efficacy and prevent complications like volume overload. Use this checklist as a guide for your patient reassessments.
Knowledge Check
Test your understanding of the key concepts presented in this guide.
References & Further Reading
This tool is for educational purposes and should not replace clinical judgment.