Dog gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is a common disease in dogs. There are many causes of the disease, which can be divided into primary and secondary gastroenteritis. Regardless of the type of gastroenteritis, the symptoms, treatment, and care are very similar.

Causes of gastroenteritis in dogs

1. Primary gastroenteritis is mainly caused by improper feeding, uneven hunger and fullness, eating rotten or difficult-to-digest food, and accidentally taking irritating foods. Caused by drugs. This disease is more common in dogs that overeat animal offal, bones, and meat.

2. Secondary gastroenteritis refers to certain infectious diseases (such as canine distemper, coronavirus disease, canine parvovirus) and parasitic diseases ( Such as hookworm, coccidiosis, whipworm, bagworm disease, toxoplasmosis, etc.) gastroenteritis caused during the course of the disease.

Symptoms of gastroenteritis in dogs

When dogs suffer from gastroenteritis, the main symptoms are:

1. In the early stage, dogs often lie on their stomachs on the cold ground or support their elbows and sternum on the ground with their hindquarters raised in a "praying posture", feeling depressed. , decreased appetite, indigestion, accompanied by vomiting and diarrheaOr the stool contains mucus, etc.

2. In the later stage, the condition worsens, manifested by unsteady walking, occasional foul-smelling bloody stools, elevated body temperature, and even salivation, foaming and convulsions, and finally Severe dehydration can occur and be life-threatening.

　Treatment of dog gastroenteritis

1. Strengthening care is the key: the dog needs to be placed in a place with a suitable temperature; after the vomiting is relieved, sugar and salt water should be fed appropriately; Apply warm compress; feed more non-irritating food, such as liquid food, etc.

2. Clean the intestines and stomach: For dogs with gastrointestinal distension and loose stools, they should fast and use vegetable oil and other laxatives to cleanse the intestines if necessary.

3. Calm and antiemetic: Vomiting will aggravate the damage to the dog’s gastrointestinal tract and cause dehydration in the dog and a series of other complications. For severe vomiting, anti-emetic drugs are needed.

4. Anti-inflammation and anti-diarrhea are very important: symptomatic treatment can be achieved by injecting anti-inflammatory drugs or oral anti-diarrheal drugs.

Prevention of gastroenteritis in dogs

　1. Feed properly to avoid uneven hunger and fullness. Excessive hunger in dogs will lead to overeating, indigestion, and gastroenteritis.

　2. Strengthen nutrition and enhance resistance. When a dog's resistance weakens, its gastrointestinal barrier function also weakens, causing intestinal pathogenic bacteria to multiply and eventually cause gastroenteritis.

　3. Avoid overuse of antibiotics. The use of antibiotics can cause intestinal flora imbalance, leading to secondary infection and gastroenteritis.

　4. Strengthen management. Prevent your dog from gastroenteritis caused by eating unclean food.

Dog Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is a common disease in dogs. There are many causes of the disease, which can be divided into primary and secondary gastroenteritis. Regardless of the type of gastroenteritis, the symptoms, treatment, and care are very similar.

Causes of gastroenteritis in dogs

1. Primary gastroenteritis is mainly caused by improper feeding, uneven hunger and fullness, eating rotten or difficult-to-digest food, and accidentally taking irritating drugs. Caused by. This disease is more common in dogs that overeat animal offal, bones, and meat.

2. Secondary gastroenteritis refers to certain infectious diseases (such as canine distemper, coronavirus disease, canine parvovirus) and parasitic diseases (such as hookworm, coccidiosis, whipworm, sachet Gastroenteritis caused during the course of disease such as parasitic disease, toxoplasmosis, etc.).

Symptoms of gastroenteritis in dogs

When dogs suffer from gastroenteritis, the main symptoms are:

1. In the early stage, dogs often lie on their stomachs on the cold ground or raise their hindquarters with their elbows and sternum on the ground in a "praying posture". They are depressed, have reduced appetite, indigestion, and are accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea or feces. With mucus etc.

2. In the later stage, the condition worsens, manifested by unsteady walking, occasional foul-smelling bloody stools, elevated body temperature, and even salivation, foaming and convulsions. In the end, severe dehydration may occur and become life-threatening.

Treatment of dog gastroenteritis

1. Strengthening care is the key: the dog needs to be placed in a place with a suitable temperature; after the vomiting is relieved, appropriate sugar and salt water should be fed; the abdomen should be warmed Apply; feed more non-irritating food, such as liquid food, etc.

2. Clean the intestines and stomach: Dogs with gastrointestinal distension and loose stools should fast and use vegetable oil and other laxatives to cleanse the intestines if necessary.

3. Calm and stop vomiting: Vomiting will aggravate the damage to the dog’s gastrointestinal tract and cause dehydration and a series of other complications. For severe vomiting, anti-emetic drugs are needed.

4. Anti-inflammation and anti-diarrhea are very important: symptomatic treatment can be done by injecting anti-inflammatory drugs or oral anti-diarrheal drugs.

Prevention of dog gastroenteritis

1. Feed properly to avoid uneven hunger and fullness. Excessive hunger in dogs will lead to overeating, indigestion, and gastroenteritis.

2. Strengthen the camp and enhance resistance. When a dog's resistance weakens, its gastrointestinal barrier function also weakens, causing intestinal pathogenic bacteria to multiply and eventually cause gastroenteritis.

3. Avoid overuse of antibiotics. The use of antibiotics can cause intestinal flora imbalance, causingSuperinfection can cause gastroenteritis.

4. Strengthen management. Prevent your dog from gastroenteritis caused by eating unclean food.