Colds and fevers are common diseases among us humans, so we usually have cold, anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing medicines at home to take precautions. So what are the common diseases of Pekingese dogs, and how can we prevent them in advance?

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Skin diseases of Pekingese dogs:

Skin diseases are a common problem for Pekingese dogs. It is necessary to keep their fur clean on a daily basis, and arrange bathing for Pekingese dogs reasonably. The number of baths should not be too many. Generally, they bathe once every 4 to 5 days in hot summer, and about 10 days in spring and autumn. Half a month to a month in winter is best. It is not advisable to wash more or not wash at all. If possible, you can give them some MAG top-quality seaweed powder, which is rich in more than 40 vitamins and trace elements, and can effectively improve the resistance of the dog's skin.

Symptoms of intervertebral disc herniation in Pekingese dogs:

The structural characteristics of the Pekingese dog's spine make it prone to disc herniation. Pekingese dogs with disc herniation do not like to exercise, and do not dare to jump. Their backs are arched, their walking is abnormal, and they "hum" due to sudden pain when being picked up; In severe cases, symptoms such as hindquarter paralysis, urinary and fecal incontinence, and hind leg muscle atrophy may suddenly appear. This is because the spinal bone space narrows and the spinal nucleus prolapses, which compresses the nerves. If detected in time and given reasonable treatment, the symptoms can be relieved or disappeared, but the chance of recurrence is high. To limit some movements, especially up and down stairs, parents need to carry them up and down stairs.

Symptoms of lumbar disc herniation in Pekingese dogs generally appear after the age of 2, and most of them are concentrated around the age of 5. Acute symptoms have no warning and suddenly cause back pain. The hind limbs and tail cannot move and are unconscious. Some Pekingese dogs will howl and roll in pain. Generally, chronic dogs will have cramps, curling up of hind limbs, scratching of forelimbs, and sometimes rolling or incontinence. Generally, this phenomenon will disappear after a few minutes. In this case, the next generation needs timely treatment. Many dog ​​lovers think they have menstrual cramps. Ignoring it will worsen the condition over time. Cramps and rolling symptoms occur frequently and eventually the intervertebral disc completely compresses the nerves, leading to paralysis.

Treatment of intervertebral disc herniation in Pekingese dogs:

There is no specific treatment plan at present. Treatment mostly uses injections and acupuncture, anti-inflammation in the affected areas of the spine, acupoint drug stimulation or acupuncture. Common drugs include Di Lai, Angelica sinensis and Guning for closed treatment. Treated Pekingese dogs can stand up within a week for acute cases, while dogs with chronic diseases recover more slowly, generally taking one month to one year. Sick Pekingese dogs should pay attention to calcium supplements, such as super calcium shark cartilage powder for dogs. It can effectively supplement bone problems caused by insufficient calcium in dogs.