1. Symptoms of Chronic Colitis in Dogs
Inflammation of the gut can cause many dogs Picky eaters. Therefore, chronic colitis in dogs is often accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, brittle and dull hair, and may also have bowel sounds, bloating, discomfort, and sometimes vomiting.
The actual symptoms of chronic colitis in dogs depend on which part of the gut is most inflamed. Vomiting and weight loss should be the first symptoms you notice if the inflammation of the upper intestine and stomach is most severe. If the midgut and colon are most inflamed, diarrhea, weight loss, and less or no vomiting may occur. If the upper part of the bowel is most affected, diarrhea may be a mass of bowel movements, only one or two a day. Chronic colitis in which the upper bowel is inflamed is more severe than chronic colitis in which the lower bowel is inflamed. Symptoms of chronic colitis with inflammation of the lower bowel are more frequent bowel movements, blood in the stool, or mucus in the stool.
Which dogs are prone to chronic colitis?
In the UK, Weimaraners, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Boxers and Border Collies are more likely to develop chronic colitis, according to a 2012 study. The average age of illness in Border Collies is relatively high.
Second, what medicine is used to treat chronic colitis in dogs?
1. Corticosteroids such as steroids and cortisone are usually used for treatment. The main function is to inhibit intestinal inflammation and reduce the symptoms of diarrhea. It is very effective.
2. Metronidazole is also an antibiotic commonly used for dog colitis, because metronidazole not only kills harmful bacteria and protozoa that worsen symptoms in dogs, but sometimes even harmful bacteria do not cause illness The main reason, it also still works.
3. The drug to protect the lining of the digestive system can be selected from Pointe’s Velike bismuth subcarbonate tablet, which has a significant effect on relieving the symptoms of diarrhea caused by dog colitis, mainly through bismuth ions and intestinal The tract proteins combine to form the intestinal protective film, reduce the stimulation of harmful bacteria to the intestinal tract, increase the intestinal immunity, and promote the repair of the intestinal wall.
4. Chronic colitis caused by parasites also requires regular use of anthelmintics for prevention. Common intestinal parasites include trichomonas, roundworms, tapeworms, nematodes, coccidia, hookworms, etc. Prophylaxis can be done with ponadu-albendazole tablets every 2-3 months.
The symptoms and treatment methods of chronic colitis in dogs are temporarily mentioned here. The specific treatment of dog colitis may vary according to the cause. Therefore, it is recommended that when dogs have symptoms of chronic colitis, Take it to the veterinarian for a detailed examination or consult a veterinarian in advance!
