Dehydration happens when a pet loses more fluids than they take in, leading to serious health risks. It can be caused by vomiting, diarrhoea, heat, illness, or lack of water. Severe dehydration can be life-threatening.

⚠️ Signs

• Dry gums and nose
• Sunken eyes
• Loss of skin elasticity (gently pinch the skin—if it stays up instead of bouncing back, the pet is dehydrated)
• Excessive panting
• Weakness or lethargy
• Dark yellow urine or very little urination

🏥 What To Do

1. Provide fresh, clean water immediately and encourage your pet to drink.
2. Offer small amounts of water frequently, rather than letting them drink too much at once, which could cause vomiting.
3. For moderate dehydration (from mild diarrhoea or heat):
   • Give an electrolyte solution (1L clean water, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar) in small sips.
4. For severe dehydration (if your pet is very weak, unresponsive, or won’t drink):
   • Take them to the vet immediately for IV fluids.

💉 Veterinary Treatment