I. How to diagnose canine infectious hepatitis
Currently there is no available test for this disease The test strips that really play an effective diagnosis, there are still large errors in the diagnostic test strips sold on the market, and it is difficult to judge accurately. Therefore, a blood test is still needed to make a judgment. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive analysis based on the clinical symptoms of the dog and the laboratory results. Generally, the laboratory indicators of infectious hepatitis in dogs will show a decrease in leukocytes or lymphocytes, a decrease in blood sugar, serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase, and alkalinity. Elevated phosphatase, elevated bile acid, etc.
Two, the treatment of canine infectious hepatitis
Because the current cat There is no specific treatment for canine viral diseases, and only symptomatic treatment can be used, such as the use of antibiotics for the sick dog to resist the virus and control of secondary infections and other symptomatic treatment. If the dog at home has symptoms of suspected infectious hepatitis, the owner can refer to the following treatment methods when sending the dog to the hospital:
1. Use high-immunity serum for infectious hepatitis, in the early stage of dog infectious hepatitis The use of infectious hepatitis hyperimmune serum therapy can play a great role. Subcutaneous injection of large doses of canine infectious hepatitis antiserum or canine immune globulin into the neck of the sick dog, but once the sick dog has obvious clinical symptoms, this should be done. One step, the effect is not great. If the dog is severely anemic, blood transfusion therapy may be used.
2. Carry out liver protection treatment, intramuscular injection of Gantai, vitamin C and coenzyme A once a day for 3 consecutive days. If the symptoms are not relieved, injection for two more days is required for observation.
3. Carry out antiviral treatment, by injecting interferon, polyinosin, ribavirin and other drugs into the dog’s muscles to resist virus damage.
4. Strictly control secondary infection, and inject ampicillin and kanamycin into the dog to control further infection.
5. If the dog has jaundice, it is necessary to inject glucose solution intravenously and add 20-40ml of Kuhuang injection to control the jaundice. There is no need to inject the dog without jaundice.
6. For dogs with keratitis, Langduoqing eye drops
can be used for targeted treatment.
Our treatment method for canine infectious hepatitis is shared here, hoping to provide some help to friends in need.
