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Successful management and recovery following severe prolonged starvation in a dog.

OBJECTIVE
To describe the successful management of a dog following a period of prolonged food deprivation.


CASE SUMMARY
A 7-year-old, intact male Labrador Retriever presented with profound weakness and loss of nearly 50% of his body weight due to severe prolonged starvation after being trapped in a well for 27 days. Electrolyte concentrations were managed with intensive intravenous supplementation during refeeding. The dog's electrolyte abnormalities resolved, wounds healed, and strength returned during the first 3 weeks of treatment. During the next 3 months, body condition score normalized and muscle mass improved.


NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED
This report describes the management of a severely malnourished dog during refeeding, and highlights treatment considerations that may be important in the prevention of refeeding syndrome in such cases.