Gastritis and enteritis are typical types of gastrointestinal diseases in dogs and cats. The specific symptoms are as follows:
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1. Gastritis
Canine and cat gastritis is an acute or chronic inflammatory lesion of the gastric mucosa caused by various reasons, which belongs to the category of digestive system diseases. The rate of onset can be divided into acute gastritis and chronic gastritis.
1. Acute gastritis
The etiology of acute gastritis is external Different from internal causes, if bacteria, drugs, toxins, etc. enter the stomach through the mouth of dogs and cats to cause disease, this is an external cause; if the pathogenic factors are transmitted to the stomach wall through the blood circulation or lymph of dogs and cats, this is an internal cause. .
The causes of acute gastritis in dogs and cats are as follows:
(1) Spicy food, coffee, alcohol After entering the stomach of dogs and cats, food that is too cold or too hot will cause damage to the gastric mucosa, resulting in the destruction of the mucosal barrier, thereby causing gastric inflammation. The most common drugs that can cause gastritis are antibiotics. If antibiotics are used improperly, they will not only cause serious damage to the gastric mucosa of dogs and cats, but also affect the repair of gastric mucosa, resulting in increased inflammation.
(2) Dogs and cats are likely to cause acute gastritis within a few hours after ingesting food contaminated with bacteria. The main pathogens are Salmonella, Escherichia coli, etc. The toxins secreted by cocci and botulinum can also cause acute gastritis if they spread to the stomach lining of dogs and cats.
(3) Conditions such as systemic infection, trauma, surgery, emotional hyperactivity, etc. are also likely to cause acute gastritis. If dogs and cats accidentally ingest foreign objects into their stomachs, or suffer from gastric stone disease, it may lead to acute gastritis. Acute gastritis.
Acute Symptoms of gastritis:
Acute gastritis is more common in dogs, and puppies are the most susceptible. Vomiting and abdominal pain are one of the main symptoms of acute gastritis. The onset of the disease is rapid, and vomiting usually begins about half an hour after the dog has eaten. The vomit starts out as underdigested food and gradually turns into foamy mucus and gastric juices, which may also Adulterated with blood, bile and gastric mucosal exfoliation. During the onset of acute gastritis, the dog’s appetite will decrease or even disappear, and it will show extreme thirst, but will vomit immediately after drinking a lot of water, and the symptoms of vomiting will be more severe than before. Because of the abdominal pain caused by the onset of the disease, the sick dog will also show extreme restlessness, the forelimbs will stretch forward, and the abdomen and stomach will be resisted and very sensitive. If a sick dog vomits all the time, it can easily lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, acidosis, or shock. The sick dog’s mouth can also see a yellow-white tongue coating, and it will emit an unpleasant odor.
2 , chronic gastritis
The main pathogen of chronic gastritis in dogs and cats is Helicobacter pylori. Cause stomach inflammation.
Causes of chronic gastritis in dogs and cats:
If dogs and cats are chronically Eating cold or hot food, or accidentally ingesting irritating liquids such as strong tea, coffee, wine may lead to long-term irritation of the gastric mucosa, resulting in repeated damage to the gastric mucosa and causing Chronic gastritis. Dogs and cats raised in smoking families are also likely to suffer from chronic gastritis, because the nicotine in tobacco will affect the blood circulation of gastric mucosa, and dogs and cats will also experience bile reflux after long-term inhalation of second-hand smoke, which will cause damage to the stomach. If dogs and cats take antibiotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for a long time, the gastric mucosal barrier will be damaged, causing chronic inflammation. In addition, aging, malnutrition, heart failure, liver cirrhosis, diabetes, etc. may also cause chronic gastritis.
dog Symptoms of chronic gastritis in cats:
Weakened gastric motility and digestive disorders are the main features of chronic gastritis, which are more common in elderly dogs and cats, and the disease course is relatively slow. Dogs and cats with chronic gastritis will show inappetence, belching, diarrhea, abdominal pain, thirst and other indigestion symptoms, and often have intermittent vomiting. Action, and even pica. In severe cases, dogs and cats will gradually lose weight, become thin, walk weakly, have rough and dull coats, or develop mild symptoms of anemia.
II. Enteritis in dogs and cats
When bacteria , viruses, fungi and parasites invade the intestinal tract of dogs and cats, which will cause enteritis, mainly manifested as enteritis and colitis. The course of enteritis in dogs and cats varies, so it can be divided into acute enteritis and chronic enteritis.
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(1) Distemper virus, parvovirus, coronavirus and other viral infections can cause canine and feline viral enteritis. This viral enteritis is generally very contagious and is likely to cause dogs and cats to live in dogs and cats. Rapid dehydration and death after the onset of enteritis.
(2) Bacterial enteritis can also be caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Clostridium and other bacteria that invade the intestinal tract of dogs and cats, among which Salmonella is a relatively common pathogen. Fungal enteritis occurs when fungi such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus invade the intestines of dogs and cats.
(3) Internal parasites in dogs and cats can also cause enteritis, including coccidia, toxoplasma, roundworms, hookworms, etc. Enteritis may also occur if dogs and cats eat spoiled food or harsh chemicals.
(4) Improper use of antibiotics, such as excessive use of antibiotics, will disrupt the balance of intestinal flora, resulting in enteritis in dogs and cats.
dog Symptoms of feline enteritis:
Inflammation of acute enteritis usually occurs in the superficial and deep tissues of the intestinal tract, and the main symptoms are digestive system disorders, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever etc. Acute enteritis occurs in dogs and cats of all ages. The affected dogs and cats will have acute watery diarrhea, accompanied by symptoms such as loss of appetite and frequent vomiting.
If there is bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, the stools of dogs and cats may be coal tar or black. If the large intestine is inflamed, mucus and loose stools may be mixed with blood. Typically, puppies and kittens have more severe symptoms of enteritis than in adult dogs and cats. In severe cases, dogs and cats may also exhibit fever, abdominal pain, pale mucous membranes, and dehydration.
Chronic enteritis is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. When dogs and cats are ill, they usually manifest as loss of appetite, persistent diarrhea, indigestion, and nutritional deficiencies.
The inflammation of colitis occurs in the colon and is a relatively common type of enteritis in dogs and cats. The main symptoms are acute and chronic diarrhea. When dogs and cats suffer from colitis, the stool volume will increase, it will be spray-like, and the stool will be thin and accompanied by foul smell. When the colonic mucosa is severely damaged, the excrement will be bloody, and the body temperature may also be raised. If a dog or cat continues to have bleeding or diarrhea, anemia or dehydration is likely to result.
Third, the treatment of gastritis in dogs and cats
Dog and cat gastritis generally need to be treated with drugs, the specific drugs are as follows:
1. Anti-inflammatory: Vipoda is mainly used to treat dogs and cats caused by Inflammation of gastroenteritis, and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-infective effects. If dogs and cats vomit and have diarrhea during an episode of gastroenteritis, they should take this compound amoxicillin powder first to inhibit inflammation and bacterial growth.
2. Antiemetic: Proxidine can be used to relieve gastroenteritis The symptoms of vomiting, such as vomiting blood, yellow water, belching, bad taste in the mouth, etc., can be taken with this drug, which has the effect of antiemetic, analgesic, antidiarrheal and antidiarrheal.
3. Antidiarrheal: Bismuth subcarbonate tablets are specially formulated for dogs and cats. Laxatives, for various types of diarrhea, its pharmacological mechanism is that bismuth carbonate enters the intestinal tract to decompose and separate bismuth ions, which combine with proteins to form a protective protective film, reduce the stimulation of harmful substances to the intestinal mucosa, and improve the protective power of the mucosa, thereby achieving anti-diarrhea. Antidiarrheal effect.
4. Deworming prevention: Puradu is a dog and cat body Deworming medicine can kill roundworms, tapeworms, nematodes, hookworms, whipworms, flukes and other internal parasites that may cause gastroenteritis, and help the intestines of dogs and cats to restore health. Healthy dogs and cats can also use this dewormer
to prevent internal parasitic infections.
Avermectin transdermal solution has the effect of both internal and external driving, It can kill fleas, lice, mites and other external parasites, and also has killing effect on internal parasites such as roundworms and nematodes. You can take this drug when dogs and cats cause gastroenteritis due to parasitic infection to kill the parasites. clean.
5. Conditioning the stomach: Active probiotics can be used to condition dogs and cats. Gastrointestinal, taking this probiotic during the recovery period of gastroenteritis can protect the intestinal barrier, provide intestinal energy, increase short-chain fatty acids, and multiply intestinal beneficial bacteria. This probiotic contains five high-quality strains. Lactobacillus acidophilus is the nemesis of intestinal bacteria, mainly for diarrhea and constipation; Lactobacillus plantarum is a cleaner of intestinal garbage and relieves indigestion; Streptococcus thermophilus is the intestinal tract The monitor of pathogenic bacteria, inhibit the invasion and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria, reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance; Bacillus subtilis can promote the synthesis of vitamin B and improve immunity; Enterococcus faecalis can produce a variety of antibacterial substances, inhibit toxins in the body diffusion.
Four , Preventive measures for gastrointestinal diseases in dogs and cats
The daily prevention of gastrointestinal diseases in dogs and cats can start with diet, because The diet of dogs and cats is closely related to gastrointestinal health.
1. Pet owners try to let dogs and cats eat some easily digestible food, so as not to cause too much burden on gastrointestinal digestion.
2. The food for dogs and cats should not be too cold or too hot, especially in summer, pet owners should not give dogs and cats food just taken out of the refrigerator, otherwise it may cause diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and cats Gastrointestinal problems.
3. The spoiled and spoiled food is likely to breed bacteria and fungi. The pet owner’s usual leftovers should not be left in the trash can to avoid accidental eating of these foods when dogs and cats turn over the trash can.
Other Prevention work:
In addition to food, it is also necessary to prevent gastrointestinal diseases caused by virus infection in dogs and cats. The pet owner should vaccinate dogs and cats in time. This is the most effective way to prevent virus infection. The way.
To avoid parasitic infection causing gastroenteritis, it is necessary to deworm dogs and cats on a regular basis, once a month, and minimize excessive exposure of dogs and cats to unfamiliar environments and animals.
Gastroenteritis in dogs and cats is a disease with a relatively high incidence, and there are many pathogenic factors, which is also because the gastrointestinal system of dogs and cats is relatively weak , a little stimulation will cause more serious gastrointestinal problems. Therefore, pet owners should pay more attention to the gastrointestinal care of dogs and cats, and enhance the resistance of the gastrointestinal system. If gastrointestinal problems occur frequently, this will only cause more serious damage to the gastrointestinal system of dogs and cats, thus forming a vicious circle. If you have questions about gastritis and enteritis in dogs and cats, you can also consult your veterinarian.
