What to do if puppies have acute gastroenteritis
Recently, acute gastroenteritis in puppies has become one of the hot topics of concern to pet owners. Many novice pet owners are at a loss when faced with sudden gastrointestinal problems in puppies due to lack of experience. This article will combine the hot discussions and veterinary advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured solution.
1. Core symptoms of acute gastroenteritis in puppies
| Symptom type | Specific performance | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|
| digestive symptoms | Frequent vomiting, diarrhea (may be bloody), loss of appetite | ★★★ |
| systemic symptoms | Listlessness, dehydration (poor skin elasticity), abnormal body temperature | ★★★★ |
| emergency symptoms | Convulsions, confusion, persistent bloody stools | ★★★★★ |
2. Three-step method for emergency treatment
1.fasting observation: Stop feeding immediately after symptoms are discovered for 4-6 hours, but ensure a supply of drinking water (a small amount of warm water can be provided)
2.preliminary diagnosis: Record the following information for your veterinarian’s reference:
| record items | Things to note |
|---|---|
| Frequency of vomiting/diarrhea | Record the number of attacks within 24 hours |
| Fecal Characteristics | Take photos to record color, texture, and foreign matter |
| Body temperature data | Use a pet-specific thermometer to measure rectal temperature |
3.Send to hospital promptly: Seek medical treatment within 2 hours if the following situations occur:
- Puppies aged <3 months
- Continuous vomiting more than 4 times/day
- Diarrhea with blood or mucosal tissue
3. Comparison of treatment options
| Treatment | Applicable situations | Commonly used drugs | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| home care | Mild symptoms (feeling okay) | Probiotics for pets, montmorillonite powder | Strictly dose according to body weight |
| outpatient treatment | Moderate symptoms (mild dehydration) | Antiemetic injections, anti-inflammatory injections, rehydration salts | Basic blood routine examination is required |
| hospitalization | Severe (severe dehydration/blood in stool) | Intravenous fluids and antibiotic treatment | Canine distemper/parvovirus needs to be checked |
4. Ranking of preventive measures (based on recommendations from veterinarians)
1.Diet management: Regular and quantitative feeding, 4-6 meals a day is recommended before 3 months of age
2.Environmental disinfection: Clean living areas weekly with pet-specific disinfectant
3.vaccine protection: Complete vaccination with core vaccines (canine distemper, parvovirus, etc.)
4.deworming program: Regular internal expelling as directed by the doctor (recommended frequency: once a month for puppies)
5.temperature control: Keep the living environment at 25-28℃ to avoid catching cold in the abdomen
5. Nutritional recovery plan
| recovery stage | Recommended food | Feeding frequency | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early stage (24 hours after symptoms subside) | Glucose water (5% concentration) | 5-10ml per hour | all solid food |
| Mid-term (48-72h) | Intestinal prescription food (soaked until soft) | 6-8 times a day | Meat, dairy products |
| Later stage (after 1 week) | Low-fat white meat + rice | 4 times a day | high fiber vegetables |
Special reminder:Recently, "poisonous dog food" incidents have occurred in many places. When purchasing, please look for regular brands with quality inspection reports. If it is found that puppies have gastrointestinal problems after changing their food, they should stop using it immediately and keep samples for testing.
Through the above structured plan, we hope to help pet owners scientifically deal with acute gastroenteritis in puppies. Remember: Puppies have weak resistance. When symptoms last for more than 12 hours or worsen rapidly, be sure to seek professional veterinary help to avoid delaying the best time for treatment.
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