In addition to persistent vomiting and diarrhea, illness, fever, heat stroke, and a deficiency in fluid intake can all cause dehydration. If there is moderate dehydration and the dog is not throwing up, you can treat the dog with Ringer's lactate (âlactated Ringersâ with 5% dextrose in water).
Slang. Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language or dialect but are considered acceptable in certain social settings. Slang expressions may act as euphemisms and may be used as a means of identifying with one's peers.
1796, slang, said to be an old term of reproach to a woman signifying that she was a witch; extended 1823 to anyone who departs hastily from a recent activity, especially while owing money. The two senses involve the two verbs fly.