Dog hepatitis symptoms and prevention measures

Oct 25,2023
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Symptoms of dog hepatitis:

1. The sick dog is depressed, has loss of appetite, and has a normal or slightly higher body temperature. Some sick dogs are excited at first and then become depressed or even comatose.

2. There are varying degrees of jaundice in the visible mucous membranes. The sick dog has symptoms of vomiting, loose stools, oliguria, and yellow urine.

3. Sick dogs show symptoms of indigestion, which are characterized by dry feces at first, followed by diarrhea, loose feces, strong odor, and light color. The dog's liver is enlarged. The sick dog will feel pain when touching the posterior edge of the rib arch, and the dull area of ​​the liver will expand when percussed.

4. When blood is collected for liver function tests, various indicators can show positive reactions.

5. In chronic hepatitis, long-term loss of appetite and indigestion can be seen, often secondary to liver cirrhosis, and symptoms such as ascites, weight loss, anemia and malnutrition may occur.

Prevention and treatment measures for dog hepatitis:

1. Eliminate the cause: mainly treat the original disease and stop using drugs that damage liver function.

2. Hepatoprotective and choleretic: use 50-100 ml of 25% glucose injection, 2 ml of vitamin C injection, 2 ml of vitamin B1, 1 ml of vitamin B12, once intravenously, once a day 1 time. To promote bile excretion, 10 to 30 grams of artificial salt, magnesium sulfate or sodium sulfate can be taken orally.

3. Enhance liver detoxification function: Glutamic acid can be used and dogs can take 0.5-2 grams orally each time, 3 times a day.

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