Effective Prevention and Treatment of Canine Coronaviru
Section 1: What is Canine Coronavirus Disease
Canine Coronavirus Disease is an acute gastrointestinal infectious disease in dogs. The clinical symptoms of this disease are diarrhea and vomiting. The causative agent of the disease is the canine coronavirus, which primarily resides in the gastrointestinal tract of infected dogs and can be excreted in feces, contaminating feed and the surrounding environment. As a result, the disease is mainly transmitted through the digestive tract. The virus is highly resistant to external environments, and the virus excreted by the sick dogs can survive in feces for several days. Certain contaminants can also retain infectivity in water for several days. Coronaviruses are highly contagious; once one dog in a group is infected, all the dogs housed together can become infected within a few days. However, the virus is sensitive to heat and ultraviolet light, and it can be killed in a short time with 0.1% peracetic acid.
Section 2: Treatment Details
The disease is primarily treated symptomatically. For dogs suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, intravenous fluid therapy is necessary to stop the vomiting and diarrhea and to repair intestinal damage. As the dog's condition improves, the treatment can gradually shift to include easily digestible foods. After the dog recovers, it is essential to pay close attention to its diet, as its intestinal damage may not have fully healed. It is best to feed it with veterinaryprescribed intestinal food to avoid placing too much burden on its digestive system. The transition in diet should be gradual to prevent sudden, significant changes. Alternatively, using probiotics can help regulate its gastrointestinal system. If a pet at home is infected with this disease, it is recommended not to keep any other animals in the home for at least six months. This is because canine and feline coronaviruses are homologous, which could lead to crossinfection, such as infectious enteritis.
Section 3: Prevention
1. Timely vaccination is the most effective way to prevent canine coronavirus disease.
2. Pet owners must maintain a clean and hygienic environment for their pets. Regular disinfection and cleaning are necessary. It is essential for owners to clean the doghouse and remove feces daily. Also, washing the pet's feeding utensils regularly can help prevent infection.
Dr. Oxygen Pet's sharing for this episode comes to an end. In conclusion, we remind all pet owners to regularly vaccinate their pets to prevent diseases proactively. Otherwise, it may be too late to regret once the disease occurs!