What to do if your dog has gastroenteritis
Recently, pet health issues have become one of the hot topics, especially the high incidence of gastroenteritis in dogs, which has attracted widespread attention. This article will combine the hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide structured solutions for pet owners.
1. Recognition of gastroenteritis symptoms
The following are common symptoms and corresponding severity of gastroenteritis in dogs:
| Symptoms | mild manifestation | severe manifestations |
|---|---|---|
| Vomiting frequency | 1-2 times/day | persistent vomiting |
| stool status | Soft stool | Watery stool/bloody stool |
| mental state | Slightly sluggish | total lethargy |
2. Emergency measures
According to the recommendations of your pet doctor, the following graded treatment plans can be adopted:
| Symptom level | home treatment | Indications for medical treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Mild | Fast for 6-12 hours Supplement electrolyte water | No improvement for 24 hours |
| Moderate | Feed probiotics Small amounts of easily digestible food | accompanied by fever symptoms |
| Severe | Stop feeding immediately | Dehydration/bloody stools occur |
3. Diet management plan
Recommended diet and precautions during the recovery period:
| stage | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| Acute phase (1-3 days) | Rice soup/chicken puree | All dairy products |
| Recovery period (4-7 days) | low fat prescription food | high fiber foods |
| Consolidation period (after 1 week) | Gradual transition to conventional food | Raw and cold food |
4. Preventive measures
According to a recent pet health report, 80% of gastroenteritis cases can be prevented by:
1.Regular deworming:Internal and external deworming every 3 months
2.Scientific feeding:Avoid sudden food changes. The new food requires a 7-day transition period.
3.Environmental management:Keep food bowls clean and change drinking water daily
4.Sports Management:Avoid strenuous exercise within 1 hour after meals
5. Medical examination items
If you need medical treatment, it is recommended to understand the routine examination items and fees in advance:
| Check items | Reference price (yuan) | Necessity statement |
|---|---|---|
| Blood routine | 80-150 | Basic must-check items |
| stool test | 50-100 | Parasite screening |
| Abdominal B-ultrasound | 200-400 | Rule out foreign body obstruction |
Warm reminder:Recently, hot weather has occurred in many places, and the incidence of gastroenteritis in dogs has increased by 30%. It is recommended to avoid walking your dog in the middle of the day and to provide plenty of clean drinking water. If you find that your dog has abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to consult a professional veterinarian in time.
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