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Key Facts

• Remove all food and water initially; wait 6-8 hours without vomiting before offering fluids
• Rehydrate with small amounts of clear liquids (water, Pedialyte): 1 tsp per pound every 2-3 hours
• Bland diet (boiled chicken and rice) once fluids are tolerated
• If fever is present, infection may be the cause
• Most infectious causes are contagious to other pets
• Can quickly lead to serious fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance
• Very young, old, and immunocompromised animals are at highest risk
• Species: dogs and cats