A cat presents after being hit by a car. The veterinarian no…

A cat presents after being hit by a car. The veterinarian notes abdominal effusion, performs an abdominocentesis to obtain a sample, and asks you to run electrolytes on the abdominal fluid and compare it to serum electrolytes. Which of the following conditions is he trying to eliminate?

A 20-kg Springer spaniel is brought to the hospital because…

A 20-kg Springer spaniel is brought to the hospital because of anorexia and lethargy. Dehydration is estimated at 8%. The maintenance requirement of fluids is 66 mL/kg/day. To correct this dog’s dehydration, how much fluid should it receive during the first 24hrs?