Treating Rheumatism in Schnauzers

Dec 22,2023
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Schnauzer dog rheumatism treatment method:

1. Use 20 ml of compound sodium salicylate injection, add 1 ml of dexamethasone, and inject it intravenously into the forelimb. Use once a day for 3 days. At the same time, take metamizole orally, 2 tablets each time, once a day for 3 days.

2. Common corticosteroid drugs include prednisone, prednisone acetate, dexamethasone, etc.

3. Pay attention to heat preservation, keep the kennel dry and have enough sunlight, change the bedding frequently, strengthen outdoor exercise, and eliminate various inducements in time.

Symptoms of dog rheumatism:

1. Muscle rheumatism. The main symptoms are unsteady gait, inflexibility, and elevated body temperature. If it is systemic muscle rheumatism, Symptoms include lying on the ground and difficulty walking.

2. There is migratory claudication and soft tissue swelling around joints, as well as symptoms such as depression, fever and anorexia.

3. Joint rheumatism. The main symptoms are joint edema and deformation. The dog dodges when touched and is unwilling to move.

4. The body temperature of sick dogs can increase by 1~1.5℃, and their breathing and pulse may also change slightly. If the muscles of the whole body are rheumatism, the affected dog will have stiff muscles all over the body, difficulty walking, limited movement, and often lying on the ground.

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