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Fluid therapy is the practice of giving fluids (usually IV but it can also be done subcutaneously) in order to correct problems such as dehydration and maintain adequate hydration in ill or injured patients.

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Fluid therapy is the administration of specific fluids such as isotonic saline or lactated Ringer's solution to treat a water imbalance in an animal.

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