Fluid balance, glomerular filtration rate, and urine output in dogs anesthetized for an orthopedic surgical procedure

Abstract

Dogs anesthetized for a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy retained a large amount of fluids, had low urinary output, and had decreased PCV, total protein concentration, and esophageal temperature. Evaluation of urine output alone in anesthetized dogs may not be an adequate indicator of fluid balance.