Effective Dog Gastroenteritis Treatment Methods Explain

Section 1: Causes of Canine Enteritis

1. Dietary indiscretion

Canine enteritis often stems from consuming unsuitable items, such as spoiled or contaminated food, or accidental ingestion of toxic substances, irritant medications, and foreign objects.

2. Overuse of antibiotics

Excessive use of antibiotics can disrupt the normal flora in the gut, leading to enteritis in dogs.

3. Infections from bacteria, viruses, or parasites

Dogs may contract enteritis from various pathogens, including parvovirus, canine coronavirus, tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.

Section 2: Symptoms of Canine Enteritis

The primary symptoms of canine enteritis include diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, and toxicosis. Initially, the stool may be liquid, and later, it often contains mucus, blood, and foam. During abdominal auscultation, there may be a loud sound of intestinal peristalsis, or a rumbling noise. The disease is primarily characterized by frequent vomiting. When intestinal bleeding occurs, the stool may appear tarblack or dark. If bleeding is present, there may be blood on the surface of the stool.

Affected dogs may exhibit mild to moderate fever, depression, slow response, general fatigue, with temperatures ranging from 39 to 39.5 degrees Celsius. As the condition worsens, dogs may also suffer from dehydration and acidosis, spending most of their time lying down, with sunken eyes and cyanotic conjunctivae, and reduced urine output.

Section 3: Diagnostic Methods for Canine Enteritis

There are numerous causes of canine enteritis, and an accurate diagnosis can only be made by a veterinarian after conducting a thorough examination and reviewing laboratory reports.

Section 4: Treatment for Canine Enteritis

1. Fasting for 24 hours, with the option of offering small amounts of water to the dog.

2. Fluid replacement, antiinflammatory, and acidosis treatment:

Administer intravenous glucose and sodium chloride at a dose of 30 to 70 ml/kg and 5% sodium bicarbonate at a dose of 1 ml/kg. Inject kanamycin sulfate intramuscularly twice daily at a dose of 4 to 5 mg/kg, for 3 to 5 days. Alternatively, inject gentamicin intramuscularly twice daily at a dose of 2 to 3 mg/kg.

3. Antiemetic treatment:

Inject metoclopramide intramuscularly twice daily at a dose of 1 to 2 milligrams per kilogram.

4. Antidiarrheal treatment:

Orally administer activated charcoal 0.5 to 2 grams, tannic acid protein 0.5 to 2 grams, and bismuth subcarbonate 0.3 to 1 gram three times daily.

5. Symptomatic treatment:

Supplement the dog with vitamins B, C, and K. Dogs with bleeding symptoms may require intramuscular injections of tranexamic acid at a dose of 5 to 15 mg/kg twice daily. Dogs with heart failure may need to be administered cardiac stimulants.

Dr. Oxygen Pet's Tip: Click "How to Distinguish Canine Enteritis from Parvovirus" to learn more about canine enteritis.