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A delicious natural chicken flavour encourages drinking, while the fast-absorbing isotonic formula supports hydration, gut health and recovery.
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A highly palatable isotonic formula with essential amino acids, Taurine, Arginine and Lysine to help support kidney and urinary health while encouraging increased fluid intake for optimum hydration in dogs and cats.
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Since 2006, Oralade has been dedicated to helping dogs and cats around the world stay hydrated with trusted, veterinary-backed nutrition that's made to be enjoyed
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Simply add water to create a highly palatable isotonic Oral Rehydration Support drink, providing fast, trusted hydration for dogs and cats whenever they need it most.
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ACTIVE+ provides fast, effective hydration for dogs when they need it most. It's tasty flavours encourages them to drink more for longer, helping maintain optimum hydration!
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Simply add water to create a delicious isotonic hydration drink that encourages dogs to drink more while supporting hydration, energy and recovery.
Dehydration in pets can happen faster than you think.
Dehydration happens when your dog or cat loses more fluids than they take in. Even mild dehydration can affect energy, circulation and organ function.
What causes dehydration?
The most common cause is simple: not drinking enough water. But illness, heat, stress, vomiting, diarrhoea and underlying health issues can all increase fluid loss.
Not drinking enough
Some pets naturally drink less, especially cats, while others forget to drink during play, travel or stress.
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Gastrointestinal upset can rapidly strip the body of fluids and essential electrolytes.
Heat and activity
Warm weather, exercise and panting can quickly increase fluid loss, especially in dogs.
Know the signs
Dogs and cats can’t tell us they’re thirsty, so spotting the early warning signs matters.
Behaviour signs
- Low energy
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness or lethargy
- Refusal to drink
Physical signs
- Dry or sticky gums
- Sunken eyes
- Dry nose
- Thick saliva
Illness signs
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dark yellow urine
- Excessive panting
Two simple home checks
The skin test
Gently lift a small fold of skin between your pet’s shoulder blades and let go. In a well-hydrated pet, the skin should spring back quickly.
The gum test
Press your finger gently against your pet’s gums until they turn pale, then release. The pink colour should return almost instantly.
When is dehydration an emergency?
Severe dehydration can quickly affect the kidneys and other vital organs. Seek veterinary care immediately if your pet has:
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
- Signs of heatstroke
- Severe lethargy or weakness
- Refusal to drink
- Multiple dehydration symptoms
Hydration tips that actually help
Keeping pets hydrated doesn’t have to be a struggle. Small changes can make drinking more appealing.
Freeze Oralade into ice cubes
Drop into water bowls or offer as a cooling lickable treat.
Use lick mats or enrichment toys
Mix Oralade with wet food and freeze lightly for slow, engaging hydration.
Add moisture to meals
A splash of Oralade can improve aroma, palatability and fluid intake.
Create drinking stations
Place bowls in several locations, especially in larger or multi-pet homes.
Support hydration before it becomes a problem.
Fresh water should always be available, but some pets need extra encouragement — especially during warm weather, illness, stress, travel or recovery.
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