Half of all knee replacement patients in public hospitals are waiting more than six and a half months for surgery with one in eight waiting over 12 months. Medibankâs Health Cost and Utilisation report shows the average out of pocket expenses for a hip replacement was $1,144.
Immediate Care. 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). You can also administer an electrolytic solution at a rate of 2 to 4 ml per pound (1 to 2 ml per kilogram) of the dog's body weight per hour.
Some basics of dehydration: 1  To replace the water our bodies lose in a 24-hour period takes an average of 64 to 80 ounces of fluids. 2  Losing as little as 1 or 2% of body weight in fluid can result in dehydration. 3  Losing as little as 3 to 5% can negatively impact concentration, judgment, and reaction time.