Hydrocephalus

There is a tiny gap in the Chihuahua's brain called the ventricle, which can accumulate cerebrospinal fluid. When the cerebrospinal fluid accumulates and compresses the brain, it is called hydrocephalus. People who suffer from this disease Some sick dogs will frequently hit the wall with their heads, walk unsteadily, and even lose sight; but some have no symptoms at all.

Treatment method: In addition to X-ray or computed tomography, the cerebrospinal fluid can also be checked, and then drugs can be used to reduce the cerebrospinal fluid or drainage surgery; if no symptoms occur, no treatment is required.

Moist dermatitis

Chihuahuas are divided into acute and chronic; acute wet dermatitis will break out in hot seasons, causing the dog's body hair to fall off on its back, behind the ears, neck, tail, or thighs, etc., and the skin will be damaged. Redness, swelling, wet dermatitis with pus, unclean body hair or skin, flea parasitism, and gastrointestinal discomfort are all causes. As for chronic dermatitis, it is mainly due to early infection of the skin that has not been completely cured, and then evolves into wet dermatitis. Dogs with super-sensitive skin like Chihuahuas should be even more careful.
Treatment method: Anti-inflammatory agents, anti-allergic agents and antibiotics can be used for treatment, but paying attention to the hygiene and cleanliness of body hair is still the best prevention method, especially if long-haired Chihuahuas develop wet dermatitis. That's troublesome.
Infectious bronchitis

Several viruses, mainly canine parainfluenza virus, infect the trachea, which is then subject to secondary bacterial co-infection, causing severe coughing, fever, vomiting, or loss of appetite, which can rapidly Deplete power. Puppies are also at risk of death if complications occur. The disease often occurs in intensive breeding farms, pet shops or dog colonies. Public places.

Treatment method: You can take antitussives or inhaled drugs to relieve cough, and antibiotics if necessary. However, the best way is to keep the surrounding environment such as kennels and dog houses clean, and pay attention to dog infections.

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is a syndrome that occurs when blood sugar concentration drops to a certain level. Clinically, it is characterized by neurological symptoms. [Cause] The main reasons are excessive insulin secretion (such as islet cell tumor), liver glucose storage and conversion disorders (such as fatty liver, cirrhosis), adrenal insufficiency, pituitary insufficiency, central nervous system disorders, cachexia and other factors. Can cause hypoglycemia. [Symptoms] General weakness, paroxysmal neurological symptoms, muscle spasm, motor ataxia, often causing blindness; [Diagnosis] Lower blood sugar level (below 50 mg%), elevated plasma insulin concentration (54 μU/ml), However, in cases of hypoglycemia caused by causes other than islet cell tumors, insulin concentrations may be normal or low. In addition, the glucose tolerance test has high diagnostic significance for this disease. Clinically, attention should be paid to distinguishing it from epilepsy, brain abscess, lead poisoning, canine distemper, etc.

Hypoglycemia often occurs in puppies and bitches. Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar caused by various causes. This disease is more common in dogs than in catsMore common on body. More common in puppies and perinatal bitches. The causes are cold, long-distance transportation, hunger, vomiting, diarrhea and other digestive system diseases or congenital dysplasia, which often lead to hypoglycemia in puppies. Pregnant bitches can also have low blood sugar levels in their puppies due to having too many litters, giving birth for too long, or producing too much milk after giving birth. Symptoms: Hypoglycemic animals have neurological symptoms, muscle spasms, cramps, unsteady gait, ataxia, rapid breathing and heartbeat, inability to land, hypothermia, weakened reflexes or even temporary disappearance, leading to coma and shock.

Treatment method: Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and medical history, and a preliminary diagnosis can be made. Laboratory examination can confirm the diagnosis if blood sugar is lower than 30 mg/100 ml. For treatment, first use 25% glucose solution 4.8 mg/kg body weight mixed with Ringer's solution 20-40 mg/kg body weight, intravenous infusion, and then switch to oral glucose water after the symptoms are relieved, until the clinical symptoms completely disappear, and at the same time actively Treat the primary disease and strengthen feeding and management. Strengthen nutrition and provide high-protein, high-carbohydrate feed. To increase blood glucose concentrations, diazoxide (10-40 mg/kg) or glucocorticoids can be used. If hypoglycemia is caused by islet cord cell tumor, the pancreatic islets can be removed.

Therefore, dog parents also need to follow the following principles:

1. Do not give biscuits to Chihuahuas.
2. Don’t feed fat to your Chihuahua.
3. Feed Chihuahuas diet canned food instead of whole meat canned food.
4. Feed Chihuahuas food made from wheat bran to satisfy their hunger.
5. Give Chihuahuas cooked vegetables as food to satisfy their hunger.
6. If you want to try canned food for Chihuahua to lose weight, you can buy it from your pet doctor.
7. Use special multivitamin medicines for Chihuahuas who are on restricted diet.
If in addition to common cold symptoms, there are also symptoms such as poor appetite, listlessness, diarrhea, vomiting, etc., Most colds in Chihuahuas are caused by viral colds. Colds in Chihuahuas can be mild or severe. For those mild colds, we can treat them ourselves, but for more serious viral colds, it is best to leave them to the doctor to avoid delays. disease, threatening their lives.