Hypothermia care

When a sick dog's body is severely dehydrated, or in the middle and late stages of critical illness, symptoms of hypothermia will generally appear. Some symptoms are between 37.5 and 35 degrees Celsius. between. Generally, the prognosis is poor. But to win that last glimmer of hope, it's important to stay warm. At this time, under the guidance of a doctor, the puppy can be appropriately injected with some drugs to promote blood circulation. At the same time, puppies can also be wrapped in clothes. If conditions permit, they can use heaters and hot water bottles to keep warm.

High fever

When a dog has a fever, it will tremble because it feels cold. If it is winter, the mattress of the kennel should be thickened, and a hot water bottle can be placed if necessary. In addition, pay attention to the tightness to prevent the intrusion of cold wind. After sustained high fever, the sick dog's constitution is very weak, and cooling measures should be taken at this time. During the hot season, the room temperature should be lowered, and a variety of whole-body cooling measures can be taken, such as rubbing the body with alcohol or taking an ice water bath to lower the body temperature. When the body temperature drops to 39.4, stop this cooling measure and seek medical attention in time.

Bathing

The occurrence of many respiratory diseases and most infectious diseases is closely related to the bathing of dogs, especially puppies. Many owners can’t wait to bathe their puppies as soon as they buy them, and many puppies get sick because of this.
In the early stages of puppy disease, people don’t pay much attention to it. They thought it was a common cold. Going to the doctor when you are seriously ill can be dangerous. In addition, puppies should not be bathed when they are sick.

Vomiting

Dogs are animals that are prone to vomiting. They often use vomiting to protect themselves and reduce gastrointestinal damage. If there are no other abnormalities in the vomiting, the scavenger does not need to worry. Some dogs eat the food immediately after vomiting it, which is not a serious problem. Because this is related to the physiological characteristics of dogs. If you vomit several times a day and want to drink water after vomiting, and then vomit after drinking, and then drink again after vomiting, this will attract the attention of the poop scoopers, because this is a sign of a serious condition, and you should send it to the veterinarian in time. Diagnosis and treatment.

Diarrhea

Sick dogs with diarrhea should fast for at least 24 hours and be given plenty of clean drinking water. After fasting, feed less irritating liquid foods, such as rice soup, juice, vegetables, etc., eat small meals frequently, and gradually transition to a normal diet.

Cough

Try to keep the dog as quiet as possible, reduce stimulation to the environment, prohibit exercise, and reduce the external pressure on the neck, which can relax the neck and inhale more moist air. When severe coughing causes difficulty in breathing, you should consult your pet doctor promptly and provide oxygen if necessary.

Skin diseases

When using topical medicine on dogs, you cannot just apply the medicine on the coat and call it a day. You must apply it firmly to make the medicine stick to the skin to achieve good results. To prevent your dog from licking the topical medicines applied to the affected skin area, you can use an anti-lick collar. An anti-licking collar can be made by digging a hole in the middle of a thin board or thick paper shell., put it on the dog's head, which can effectively prevent it from turning back to lick the affected area.

Postoperative wound care

Check whether the sutures are broken, the degree of swelling of the surgical site, whether there are abnormal exudates, local body temperature changes, etc. If you find pus, severe redness, swelling, disconnection, etc., you should seek help from a veterinarian immediately for prompt treatment.
The wound should be clean and dry. Usually, you should take a bath before the operation, but no bathing after the operation. The indoor environment should be kept dry, and special attention should be paid to areas that are easy to soak in urine and feces.

Nasal secretions and dry nose

When there is not much nasal secretion, absorbent cotton or gauze can be used to wipe it; when there is a lot of secretion and the nostrils are full, the nostril secretions should be wiped with cotton swabs in time , keep the nostrils breathing smoothly. When the nose is dry for a long time, glycerin should be used to wipe it to prevent the nose from cracking.

Basic principles for caring for sick dogs

Stay quiet and move less: You can keep the sick dog in a smaller cage or box, or artificially separate its den; Take some sedatives; isolate it from other pets;
Keep the kennel clean and hygienic and take insulation measures;
Provide nutritional substances that promote appetite and ensure the nutritional needs and drinking water of the sick dog; after surgery High-protein and vitamin-rich foods should be fed to speed up wound healing;
Give the medicine prescribed by the pet doctor on time and in the right amount, and do not adjust the dosage at will;
Protect the wound: Special personnel should be given to take care of it, and neck wear should be worn. ring to prevent the neck from bending, wrap a protective wrap around the wound, trim the toenails or wrap the paws;
Observe the condition regularly and communicate with the pet doctor in a timely manner;
Follow the pet doctor’s instructions to ensure care Quality of work execution.