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Old July 7th, 2009, 05:07 PM
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I think the gums would be a better indicator of mild dehydration (if they are sticky) than the skin test. Once the dog is dehydrated to the point that the skin loses it's elasticity, then the skin test shows it. The longer the skin stays pinched, the worse the dehydration.
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