Symptoms of Canine Coronavirus: What to Look Out For

Canine Coronavirus: Symptoms to Watch Out For

Canine coronavirus spreads rapidly, often infecting a group within a matter of days. It closely resembles canine parvovirus, making it challenging to differentiate between the two. Affected dogs typically exhibit symptoms such as a lack of energy, decreased appetite, or even an aversion to food. They may experience persistent vomiting, followed by diarrhea and watery stools that have an unpleasant odor. The feces may appear yellowgreen or orange, and sometimes, a small amount of blood can be detected in the stool. These symptoms often come and go in intermittent and recurring episodes. While this disease can be lifethreatening to puppies, it usually does not pose a significant risk to adult dogs.

Canine Coronavirus: Treatment Options

1. Prevent Further Infection and Attacks

Administer an intramuscular injection of ampicillin at a dosage of 10 to 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, twice to thrice daily.

Alternatively, an intramuscular injection of Baytril (enrofloxacin) at a dosage of 1 milliliter per kilogram of body weight, once daily.

2. Control Vomiting

Administer oral or subcutaneous metoclopramide at a dosage of 0.2 to 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, three to four times daily.

Alternatively, intravenous administration of omeprazole at a dosage of 0.5 to 1.5 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, once daily, for up to eight weeks.

3. Manage Diarrhea

Feed the dog Smecta at a dosage of 250 to 500 milligrams per kilogram of body weight or give small dogs Vidicon at a dosage of 0.02 to 0.08 grams per kilogram of body weight, twice daily, for 2 to 4 days.

4. Rehydrate and Boost Immunity

Provide the dog with appropriate nutrition, such as ATP, vitamin C, and coenzyme A, to replenish fluids and strengthen the immune system.

5. Support Digestive Health

After recovery, dogs may experience lingering intestinal damage. Feeding a veterinaryprescribed diet can help alleviate the burden on the gastrointestinal system.

Dr. OxygenPet reminds all pet owners to prioritize prevention to avoid canine coronavirus infections.