Symptoms of gastritis in dogs

The main symptoms of dogs suffering from gastritis are depression, vomiting and abdominal pain. The vomited material is mainly chyme in the early stage of the disease, and foamy mucus and gastric juice in the later stage; due to the cause of the disease, Differently, vomitus can be mixed with blood, bile and even mucous membrane fragments. Sick dogs will have an increased desire for thirst, but will vomit after drinking water. Significant loss of appetite or refusal to eat, or uneasiness due to abdominal pain; when vomiting is severe, symptoms of dehydration or electrolyte imbalance may occur. When checking the mouth, the tongue will be yellow-white and bitter, and a foul smell may be smelled.

Treatment methods for dog gastritis

1. To treat gastritis in dogs, owners need to fast for at least 24 hours. During the fasting period, if the dog does not suffer from continuous vomiting, you can choose to give a small amount multiple times. The amount of water can keep the dog's mouth moist.
2. The diet is mainly sugar, salt and rice soup, or high-sugar, low-fat, low-protein, easy-to-digest liquid foods. You can gradually return to a normal diet within a few days after the illness.
3. If harmful substances still remain in the dog’s stomach, emetics can be used. For example, if 3 to 5 mg of apomorphine hydrochloride is injected subcutaneously, 0.5 to 3 grams of ipecac or 0.05 to 0.3 grams of tartar is taken orally, laxatives should be used when harmful substances enter the intestines later. For example, take 10 to 20 mg of castor oil by gavage.

Precautions for dog gastritis

Severe vomiting in dogs can lead to dehydration. The dog must be rehydrated in time. If the dog cannot drink water, intravenous glucose injection can be used; dogs Once you have gastritis, you must pay attention to your daily feeding. Never feed your dog rotten, irritating food, and feed less sweets, raw and cold food.