Kennel cough should be prevented when raising dogs

Kennel cough - also known as infectious trachea, bronchitis or canine cough syndrome, is a contagious disease among dogs A very serious respiratory disease. The two seasons of kennel cough change (large temperature difference between day and night). In winter (cold), the susceptible subjects are puppies, elderly dogs, dogs with weak constitution, and dogs raised in groups. Direct contact with sick dogs; spread through urine and feces; saliva and nasal mucus particles sprayed by sick dogs when they cough or sneeze carry germs and permeate the air. If there are healthy dogs nearby, they are easily infected.

[Clinical symptoms]

1. No complications

Most commonly occurs in summer and autumn - sudden onset, sudden cough, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Dogs are otherwise healthy and lively. Vocal fold swelling can lead to coughing and spitting, which is often mistaken for vomiting by livestock owners. There is usually a history of contact with other dogs or kennels 3-7 days ago. Although coughing can be easily induced by manipulating the organs, it is not significant. If there are no complications, it will recover on its own without treatment.

2. There are complications

Dogs with an unknown history of distemper, hepatitis and parainfluenza immunity have more severe coughs, respiratory symptoms, bacterial complications and infections. It is possible that dogs with an unknown history of distemper, hepatitis, and parainfluenza immunity have recently been seen in other kennels, pet stores, kennels, veterinary hospitals, and other locations. Coughing may or may not occur. Symptoms include increased body temperature - depression, loss of appetite or difficulty breathing - mucus to mucopurulent eye and nasal discharge. Complications associated with bronchopneumonia can be life-threatening.

[Duration]

Usually the condition lasts from a few days to a few weeks, but in a few cases it can last as long as several months. Being infected with kennel cough can cause pain to dogs and trouble to owners. For dogs with poor immunity, if the owner does not pay attention and take timely measures, the condition will often progress and even severe pneumonia will occur.

To prevent canine skin diseases when raising dogs

Autumn is the breeding season for ticks. It may cause dermatitis, hair loss and other symptoms in dogs, so it is often Dogs that go out or come into contact with grass must be protected against fleas and ticks in advance. You can spray some spray such as "Flyen" on it as a prevention.

【Fungal skin disease】

Fungal skin diseases refer to some skin diseases caused by fungi that parasitize on dog hair, epidermis, toes and claws. Dogs infected with fungal skin disease will initially develop the disease on the face, ears, limbs, and toes and gradually spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms: Fungal skin disease with hair loss and death of hair follicles. With the illnessAs it deepens, the wound will exude, the infected area will be itchy, scales or scabs will appear on the epidermis, and the scabs will become infected with pus or small pus on the skin.

【Eczema】

Eczema is an inflammatory reaction of dog dander. If a dog's wound becomes inflamed, he will feel abnormal itching, and then scratch the affected skin area with his paws, aggravating the dander damage and infection, forming a vicious cycle. Symptoms: The skin of the eczema affected area will turn red in the early stages. Then, in severe cases, there will be sticky secretions, and in even more severe cases, pustules will ooze out of the dandruff. If left unattended, the dog's dander will turn yellow and become hard and skin necrosis will occur, endangering the dog's life.

【Scabies】

Scabies is a dog skin disease that can be spread through contact and cross-infection, and the probability of spread is quite high. There are two types of scabies

1. Scabies perforans (SARCOPIC), this type of scabies is caused by a species called [Bigfoot]. Be aware that this type of scabies can be transmitted from dogs to humans. Although it will not parasitize and reproduce in large numbers on humans, it can still make people feel itchy and uncomfortable, so dog owners must pay more attention! Symptoms: As a result, the disease will cause severe itching, and the dog will keep scratching the affected area. We hope to control it. Relieve itching sensation. Initially it only appears around the dog's ears, eyes, mouth and nose. However, this type of scabies will spread to the neck and back. In severe cases, it can cover the whole body and cause hair loss. (SARCOPIC) The main cause is that [Bigfoot] perforates the epidermis and lays eggs, which then hatch into adults. This causes the dog's skin to become itchy, red, swollen and inflamed.

2. Symptoms: Early hair loss occurs in a small part of the eyes, and then slowly extends to other parts of the body. However, the symptoms of this type of scabies are very noticeable, so dog owners are often able to detect and receive treatment for the disease in its early stages. Note: When either type of scabies is severe, lumps will appear, sometimes with a scaly appearance. What's more serious is the leakage of fluid and odor.

Tips

There are many reasons why dogs suffer from skin diseases. Not only bacterial infection or mosquito bites, but also some nutritional deficiencies and reduced resistance/immunity can also cause skin diseases. If you want to prevent and prevent your dog from suffering from skin diseases, you should pay attention to a healthy and balanced diet. It is recommended to choose some natural ingredient dog food or expert-prepared dog food specially formulated for dog skin and hair to give your dog comprehensive nutrition. Improve the dog's own immunity and resistance. Remember to see a doctor when you encounter skin diseases. Although there are many causes of skin diseases, the symptoms are generally similar. If your dog unfortunately suffers from skin diseases, it is best to consult a doctor and do not use medication indiscriminately.

Keep your home environment clean, regularly disinfect and clean areas where your dog hangs out, and remember to wash off residual detergent (because some chemicals in detergents can cause skin allergies in dogs). Keep your dog's body dry and clean. Every time you take a bath or get wet in the rain, you must blow it dry. This canPrevent your dog’s body from becoming wet, which can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Comb your dog's hair frequently and comb it frequently so that the shed hair will not remain on the body. The hair after each combing is more ventilated and dry, reducing bacterial growth. Improving your dog's self-defense system, such as wearing a tick repellent belt or using appropriate tick and parasite repellent medicine, can help your dog avoid lice and parasites, thereby reducing the chance of contracting skin diseases.

Raising a dog should prevent colds

[Cold symptoms]

1. Not in good spirits, sluggish, and likes to lie down; (this seems to be a common symptom of all discomforts)

2. Watery nose; (note that it is watery, not purulent or colored)

3. Sneezing and coughing; (coughing is very similar to canine distemper, canine parainfluenza, and bronchitis)

4. Conjunctival congestion, tearing, and loss of appetite; (this is also similar to dog plague)

5. The body temperature rises, usually 39-40 degrees Celsius; (the normal body temperature of adult dogs in the rectum is 37.5-38.5 degrees Celsius, and that of puppies is 38-39 degrees Celsius)

【Disease Treatment】

1. Keep the dog warm. If a dog catches a cold, you should first keep the dog warm. You can put more cotton cloth or put a stove in the place where it sleeps.

2. Supplement nutrition. A dog's cold is just like a human being's illness. The body is in a period of weakness, so it needs to be supplemented with more nutrients so that the dog can recover sooner.

3. Feed the dog cold medicine. When the dog has a cold, he can feed the dog a special cold medicine. If he does not have this condition, he can also feed his dog isatis root and isatis root, isatis root and isatis root. However, he should pay attention to the dosage. Typically, dogs only need to carry a quarter of an adult at a time.

4. Feed your dog ginger soup. Everyone knows that ginger soup can drive away colds. Feeding ginger soup to dogs can also help dogs drive away colds and cure colds. Although many dogs may not like the taste of ginger soup, every dog’s situation is different. You But if you try to feed it, maybe it will drink it because its sense of taste is dull when it has a cold.

5. Steam-assisted treatment. Boil a cup of ginger water and put it under your dog's nose. Let him breathe in the evaporated water vapor to drive away the cold and speed up his recovery.

Tips
The temperature drops and the temperature difference between day and night is relatively large. Both dogs and owners are susceptible to colds. Therefore, in the late summer and early autumn, it is very important to prevent various diseases in dogs. Dog colds are particularly likely to occur in autumn because the weather gets cooler, and if the habits formed in summer are not changed, it is easy for dogs to catch colds. Therefore, it is very necessary to take some measures to prevent dogs from catching colds in autumn. For example, small dogs should wear a small coat, take a bath on a good day, blow dry completely before going out, and do not let dogs get wet in autumn.Rain, etc., are all issues that you should pay attention to if you raise a dog in autumn.

Keeping a dog should prevent heart disease

[Disease Introduction]

Heart disease is a general term for heart diseases. Heart disease is generally divided into two categories: congenital and acquired. Congenital ones are caused by genetic factors or cardiac dysplasia caused by various reasons during pregnancy (illness or medication), such as atrioventricular valve insufficiency, etc. Acquired heart disease is mainly due to adverse factors during the feeding process, such as obesity, stimulation, etc.

[Clinical symptoms]

Difficulty breathing, cyanosis of mucous membranes, mydriasis, tremors of multiple muscle groups, shock, etc. Developmental retardation, thinness, inactivity and exercise intolerance, or long-term and stubborn coughing and wheezing, syncope, edema of limbs, and pleural and abdominal effusion for which the cause cannot be identified are the main symptoms. Clinically, it is very easy to be related to the respiratory tract. Symptoms of infection, epilepsy, etc. are confusing. Auscultation reveals intracardiac murmurs, friction sounds, slap sounds, galloping rhythm, etc.

【Preventive Measures】

1. Regular physical examination. Physical examination will help doctors detect diseases early, control them in their bud, and reduce unnecessary troubles in the future!

2. Strictly control your diet. Eat less fatty and spicy foods. And have diversified nutrition, don’t have a monotonous diet.

3. Parasites. Parasites are also a big contributor to heart disease, such as heartworms. Regular deworming is also an important part of ensuring the health of your dog

4. Exercise. Life lies in exercise. This old saying also applies to dogs. The amount of exercise for dogs is several times that of humans. Sufficient exercise can lead to adequate health. After suffering from heart disease, exercise must be restricted, so more exercise is required. sports. Bask in the sun to ensure adequate calcium absorption. It is also very effective in preventing heart disease.