Veterinary Fluid Therapy Calculator
Calculate IV fluid rate from dehydration percentage, maintenance requirements, and ongoing losses.
Inputs
kg
%
mL/kg/day
mL/hr
hrs
Results
Total IV Rate
125 mL/hr
Macro Drip Rate (10 gtt)
20.8 drops/min
Fluid Deficit1,050 mL
Daily Maintenance900 mL
Micro Drip Rate (60 gtt)125 drops/min
Deficit Replacement Rate87.5 mL/hr
Total Fluids (correction)1,500 mL
1L Bags Needed2
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Body Weight, Dehydration %, and Species.
- Set Dog, Cat, and Large Animal.
- Adjust Maintenance Rate, Ongoing Losses as needed.
- Review Total IV Rate (mL/hr) and Macro Drip Rate (10 gtt) (drops/min).
- Use Fluid Deficit (mL) and Daily Maintenance (mL) to inform your decision.
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