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Terms

Taurine –

Taurine is an essential amino acid which is important for cardiac function, the brain, nervous system and visual pathways. Taurine also serves as a conjugator of bile acids.

Prebiotics –

Prebiotics promote healthy intestinal microflora to aid in nutrient absorption. They help to increase the number of "friendly" microbial bacteria of the gut and inhibit growth of potentially pathogenic bacteria such as E coli and Salmonella species.

Dehydration –

when the body loses more water than it takes in

Electrolytes –

are chemical substances which, when dissolved in water or melted, dissociate into electrically charged particles (ions) capable of conducting an electric current.

  • Sodium (Na+) – the major extracellular electrolyte
  • Potassium (K+) – the major intracellular electrolyte
  • Chloride (Cl-) – influences acid-base balance
Electrolyte imbalance –

when the serum concentration of an electrolyte is either too high or too low

  • Serum concentration – the concentration outside the cells
  • Serum – the fluid which is left when the blood cells are removed from whole blood
Extracellular fluid –

fluid outside the cell

Intracellular fluid –

fluid inside the cell

Facts

Canine and feline patients in recovery can experience significant changes that challenge their body's ability to maintain its natural defenses and sustain lean body mass.
With the help of veterinary nutritionists and formulation experts, Virbac Animal Health reformulated REBOUND Liquid Diet to provide compromised patients with the critical ingredients they need to recover quickly.
REBOUND Liquid Diet can be fed by free-choice, via feeding tube (with no size restrictions) or syringe.
REBOUND Liquid Diet comes ready-to-serve in a convenient 8-oz. carton.
Rebound OES can be a better bridge to food than plain water.
Rebound OES is low in calories and contains no animal fat.
A dog on a limited protein diet can be given Rebound OES.
Since Rebound OES is intended for short-term use, there should be no problems for patients with a history of bladder stones/crystals.
Diabetic dogs and cats can use Rebound OES under the supervision of their veterinarian.
There is a minimum of 168 mg per 8 oz. of sodium in Rebound OES.
Rebound OES can be left out of the refrigerator up to 1 hour after opening.
If kept refrigerated, Rebound OES stays fresh for up to 14 days after opening.

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Pet health information on this Web site is for informational purposes only. It should not replace discussions with a pet healthcare provider. Questions and/or decisions concerning pet healthcare should be made in consultation with a veterinarian.