Symptoms & Treatment of Dog Rectal Inflammation: A Comp

Section 1: Causes of Canine Enteritis

The causes of canine enteritis are quite similar to those of canine gastritis:

1. Consuming decayed food contaminated with bacteria.

2. Secondary infections that arise from the spread of canine distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus, parasitic diseases (such as tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and trichomoniasis), and other contagious illnesses. Pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, can also trigger enteritis.

3. Dogs that are constantly in a highpressure environment, experiencing extreme nervous tension, are also highly susceptible to developing enteritis.

Section 2: Symptoms of Canine Enteritis

1. Diarrhea is the primary symptom of canine enteritis. Initially, the dog may exhibit diarrhea with liquid feces that have an unpleasant odor. Later, the feces often mix with mucus, blood, and foam. During a veterinary examination, you may hear an increased or rumbling bowel sound in the abdomen, and the dog's abdomen may appear tense.

2. When the inflammation involves the duodenum or stomach, vomiting may occur.

3. Clear signs of inflammation spreading to the colon are evident when the dog shows symptoms. Black or dark green stools can appear when there is bleeding in the small intestine.

4. The dog's body temperature may rise to 39~39.5°C, and if a bacterial infection is present, there may be mild to moderate fever.

5. As the condition progresses, the dog may experience dehydration and acidosis. Symptoms include lying down, inability to stand, lack of skin elasticity, sunken eyes, decreased urine output, and in severe cases, coma or death due to autointoxication.

Section 3: Prevention and Treatment Measures for Canine Enteritis

1. Initially, it is recommended to withhold food from the dog for 12 days. To prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, provide intravenous fluid therapy with Lactated Ringer's solution or乳酸复合氯化钠溶液.

2. Administer a mild laxative to facilitate the cleansing of the intestines.

3. Treat inflammation and diarrhea by administering 0.1~0.5 grams of berberine three times a day. Antibiotics such as chloramphenicol, tetracycline, and aureomycin can be used. For nonbacterial enteritis, when the stool has mostly been evacuated and there is no acidic odor, antidiarrheal medications like activated charcoal may be necessary.

4. In cases of bleeding, take measures to stop the bleeding, such as administering tranexamic acid intramuscularly.

5. To control vomiting, use metoclopramide, administered twice daily at a dose of 12 mg per kilogram of body weight, intramuscularly.

6. In the treatment of parasitic enteritis, in addition to the aforementioned treatments, deworming medications should be administered, particularly for tapeworm infections.

Pet Doctor's Tip: For more information about canine intestinal health, click to read Canine Intestinal Obstruction: Symptoms and Treatment.