title: Oral electrolyte therapy.
abstract: Diarrhea is a common condition in neonatal calves and can be caused by a wide variety of infections and noxious agents. Oral electrolyte therapy is a simple and economical method of treating diarrheic calves. Oral electrolyte solutions can correct dehydration and acidosis, and they may also have a role in preventing or alleviating mucosal damage. Indications, the principles of administration, and choosing an electrolyte product are discussed with examples.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Naylor
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes