Symptoms of Dog Digestive Issues: Identifying and Treat
Guarding the gastric mucosa, alleviating inflammation, and correcting the imbalance of acidalkaline balance are essential for canine health.
1. Dietary Rest: In cases of gastritis caused by food, it is crucial to abstain from eating for 24 hours. Water intake should also be minimized, allowing only small sips to moisten the mouth and alleviate dryness.
2. Symptomatic Treatment: Maintain digestive system function by administering intramuscular Vitamin B1 (100mg per dose). To control vomiting, use 1 to 2 ml of Metoclopramide intramuscularly. Metoclopramide not only stops vomiting but also accelerates gastric emptying.
3. Antibacterial and Antifungal Therapy: Administer intramuscular Gentamicin or Ampicillin at a dose of 10,000 international units per kilogram of body weight, and Dexamethasone 2 to 5 mg per dose, twice daily.
4. Gastrointestinal Health: Take 1 to 2 tablets of Multienzyme Tablets and 0.5 to 1 pill of Baohuo Pill orally, twice daily to promote digestion and stomach health.
5. PostVomiting Medication: After vomiting symptoms subside, oral traditional Chinese medicine can be administered. Use Pingwei Powder to invigorate the spleen and stomach, and relieve chest distension: 8g of Cangzhu, 5g of Houpu, 5g of Chenpi, 3g of Gancao, 7 dates, and 5 slices of ginger. Boil the mixture, strain the liquid, and administer it once daily for 3 to 4 days. Alternatively, use Shenling Baohuo Powder to nourish the spleen and stomach: 8g of Dangshen, 8g of Fuling, 5g of Chenpi, 5g of Houpu, 8g of Cangzhu, and 3g of Gancao. Divide the decoction into two servings for oral intake, once daily for 4 to 5 days. These are the recommended dosages for a dog weighing approximately 10 kg.
6. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment:
Prescription: 15g of Huangqin, 30g of牡蛎(Muhu), 9g of Yanhusuo, and 30g of Gancao. Soak the herbs in cold water for 30 minutes, then boil for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid, boil the herbs again, and combine the second decoction. Administer the combined liquid once daily for 1 to 3 days.
Nursing: For dogs affected by dietary issues, it is advisable to withhold food and water for at least 24 hours. After 24 hours, introduce thin porridge and vegetable broth gradually.
7. Management: In daily feeding, it is recommended to feed your dog at regular intervals and in appropriate portions. Avoid overeating or prolonged fasting. Utilizing an automatic feeding bowl can help ensure your dog's nutrition while saving you time, a winwin solution.
