REHYDRATE was developed in conjunction by a doctor of veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota who holds a doctorate degree and specializes in animal nutrition. REHYDRATE is designed to give canines a more effective hydration system than drinking plain water. The effervescent tablet that dissolves in water is formulated to replenish any lost electrolytes (i.e. sodium, chloride, potassium, etc.) due to aerobic activity.
Also included are Vitamin C and other antioxidant minerals geared to promote general wellness. Each tablet is also flavored to enhance the palatability to promote optimum hydration and water intake. During prolonged exercise, humans that do not hydrate will experience increased heart rate, increased core body temperature and a reduced sweat rate. This is caused by dehydration and the body attempts to retain all available fluid without any additional way to cool down. Dogs on the other hand do NOT sweat as profusely as humans do; they rely on their tongue and the pads on their feet to regulate and dispel heat. In this regard, regulation of fluid levels becomes more important to control heart rate and core body temperature. By helping to maintain normal heart and temperature conditions, the animal is less likely to suffer from the fatigue associated with exercise.
Water has no flavor so it is difficult for most active dogs to consume enough to stay well hydrated. Our research has shown that dogs will consume more of a flavored drink than that of just plain water. In addition, water contains no electrolytes and therefore cannot help to replace electrolytes such as sodium, chloride and potassium. Veterinarians use fluid replacement frequently to treat dogs that suffer electrolyte loss through diarrhea and vomiting. They create an "isotonic" solution that will mimic the ion levels found in the blood stream (285 mOsmol/kg of water) and essentially rebalance the system by imbuing the plasma with any lost ions. Rehydrate can be used therapeutically at a two-tablet dose to provide the best hydration for animals that have pronounced fluid losses. Q&A about Rehydrate
Can one Rehydrate tablet be dissolved into more than 16 ounces of water? Yes, however, diluting a Rehydrate tablet more than what is recommended reduces its effectiveness with regards to osmolality. For more information on osmolality, please visit the Hydration & Science section of this web site. Why is Rehydrate better than other sports drinks? Multiple years of research have gone into Rehydrate to assure that its formula is optimal. Our goals were to provide a convenient final product that would be isosmotic and palatable to ensure intake of fluids when dogs are active, and to be conservative in its ingredient components. In addition, unlike traditional powdered products which are messy and require pre-mixing of measured doses, Rehydrate comes in an easy to use tablet form that dissolves quickly in water. When should I give Rehydrate to my dog? You can give Rehydrate to your dog anytime he/she is visibly thirsty or active. Rehydrate is not just for the serious athletic dog, but can benefit all dog's that enjoy being physically active. Why is Rehydrate better than plain water? To learn more about why water does not put back everything that is lost through exercise, please visit the Hydration & Science section of this web site. Can I give Rehydrate to my dog even though he/she is not all that active? Sure. Although Rehydrate is formulated as an electrolyte replacement drink for dogs with great enthusiasm, it can be consumed by all dogs, big and small, to help promote the intake of fluids. Contact Rich Williams for All your Dogs Nutritional Needs 972-989-3102