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Abstract

Composition for treating dehydration in swine is described according to the preferred embodiment of the teachings of the present invention for adminstration in the drinking water or feed of pigs. Generally, the treatment composition is a palatable, electrolyte water-acidifier having mulitiple sources of energy that are readily consumable by most animals. Specifically, the composition includes citric acid which is very palatable and in a concentration to reduce the pH level of the water to which it is mixed in the range of at least 2.0 units. This reduction in pH helps restore the pH of the digestive tract to normal levels. The composition further includes saccharine in its most preferred form to increase palatability factors. Additionally, multiple energy sources are provided in the composition for a wide spectrum and prolonged energy reservoir and for increased palatabiltiy. Likewise, multiple sources of electrolytes are provided in the composition to increase palatability while insuring solubility without irritating the digestive tract.

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