Dog gastroenteritis is generally divided into two types: acute gastroenteritis and chronic gastroenteritis. Whether it is acute or chronic, dogs with gastroenteritis will generally have symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The difference is that acute gastroenteritis in dogs often attacks suddenly, with loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and lying motionless on the ground. The onset of chronic gastroenteritis lasts for a long time, usually lasting for weeks, months or even years, with symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and refusal to allow the owner to touch the belly.

Symptoms of acute gastroenteritis in dogs

Acute gastroenteritis in dogs often attacks suddenly, with symptoms such as vomiting, depression, and abdominal pain often appearing during the attack. The initial vomitus is usually undigested food. Excessive vomiting can cause dehydration in dogs. When examining a dog's mouth, you can often see yellow-white tongue coating and smell a foul odor.

Chronic gastroenteritis symptoms in dogs

Chronic gastroenteritis in dogs usually lasts for weeks, months or even years. The main symptoms include poor mental state, significant loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, and refusal of the owner to touch the belly. The initial vomitus is usually undigested food, and later it is foamy mucus and gastric juice.

Note: Parvovirus can also cause acute gastroenteritis attacks in dogs, so be sure to do a good job of parvovirus and acute gastroenteritis when making judgments.