Vet Classics PetALyte Oral Electrolyte Solution (32 oz) by Vet Classics

I purchased Pet-A-Lyte to help support my sick cat, who was recently diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma. With oral cancer, getting him to eat and stay hydrated has been incredibly difficult, especially when he is dealing with pain and appetite loss.I’ve been using this as part of his supportive-care routine alongside the medications prescribed by his veterinarian. I give him 4 oz twice a day by syringe, and I truly feel this has helped tremendously with keeping him nourished and supporting his appetite during a very difficult time.When your cat is sick and struggling to eat, you’ll do just about anything to find something that helps. This has given me some peace of mind knowing that I’m able to get fluids and electrolytes into him when eating and drinking on his own is a struggle.One tip: Make sure you date the bottle when you open it because the product only lasts 30 days once opened. I pour what I need into a separate container, keep that refrigerated, and freeze the remainder so I can preserve it for later use.I’m incredibly grateful I found this product. For anyone caring for a cat or dog who is struggling with hydration or appetite, I would definitely recommend discussing it with your veterinarian. For us, it has been a tremendous help. ❤️🐾

This Pet-a-Lyte works great! My pup was on a medication for UTI. After being on the medication for over a week, it started making her throw up. My vet did not believe it was the medication that was upsetting her stomach. Even though I did read that that particular UTI med can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea plus I have 2 other dogs who's on her same routine except for the UTI med and they were not sick at all. I took her off the medication and she continued to throw up 4 more days. After that many days of vomiting and being a mom, you think she needs some electrolytes. I read the reviews and gave this product a try and after 1 full day of giving her the pet-a-lyte as directed, she stopped throwing up! It has been 4 days today of her not vomiting. I couldn't find how long she could be on this product at a time but we wanted to keep giving her the pet-a-lyte for at least a week to be sure. I am very satisfied and amazed with this product and highly recommend it to anyone with a sick pup.

Neither of my dogs would go near this product. Yet, I bought a flavorless and much cheaper one at my local grocery store that they love so much it is on the same level as treat status. The quality is not here with this product. Both dogs took a smell and backed off as if it were poison. It was not effective. Just a waste of money. However, each dog is individual and has their own taste preferences. One dog is a 12 year old chocolate lab and the other is a 4.5 year old American Pitbull Terrier, so the age/energy/health had nothing to do with it, but again, this is just my experience. I ended up wasting money. It comes out as this yellow, gross looking almost thick kind of liquid that doesn't seem edible. I'm sorry, but I personally ended up wasting my money. This review is in no way meant to insult the company or its employees who probably work hard to make quality products. Unfortunately, this one fell short and I'm only saying that if you go to the big blue store and find an off brand in a white bottle similar to the white glacier color of another electrolyte drink, you'll find what I consider to be a much easier and better product for the dogs. As far as my research and vet has explained to me. Water is still the best choice, but due to the elder dogs health condition, I'm forced to use some form of this kind of drink to keep him hydrated. Just not this one. And, my rambling is done. Apologies to anyone who took the time to read it because your dog may love it.

Excellent product. My bottle came with light yellow, clear liquid. Kinda smelled like funky citrus, but ok. 5 stars because it actually worked on my cat. 17 year old cat was lethargic and not eating. Nothing wrong on her tests but I was worried. After one full dose, 24 hours later, she came back to life and very hungry again. I bought 5 ml syringes, as she does not like taking any medicine in her food or water.I give her 1 ml of liquid three times a day = 3ml total. Don’t follow bottle’s instructions for a cat. It’s meant for dog size.It’s a big bottle and expires even in fridge after 30 days, so I followed another reviewer’s advice, and poured some in small empty water bottles. Then put them in my freezer, so I can defrost what I need in the future if she gets sick again. Highly recommend.

I can confirm that this stuff stinks. It’s a weird muddy citrous like concoction.It’s only good for 30 days once opened.I recommend buying one and leaving it unopened in a spare refrigerator, that way you have it ready to go in case of an emergency.My older dog had a health scare, and we bought this to aid her rehydration. Neither of my dogs liked it. We used a pet liquid syringe to coax them into drinking it. I literally had to squirt it into the back of their throats with a syringe and tilt their heads back to get them to swallow.Now I know neither of my dogs will willingly drink it.That said, if either one of my dogs ever gets severely dehydrated, having this stuff on hand with a liquid syringe may be handy to keep them from going into shock.Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it, I guess.