Pay attention to nutritional supplements during childhood and growth
Since most pet dogs nowadays don't need to worry too much about nutrition, the situation of spinal collapse has also improved a lot.
I. Symptoms of disease
1. From the name, we can know that the disease is the downward collapse of the spine. In severe cases, it can be felt by direct touch with the hand.
2. Concomitant diseases
Other symptoms of rickets: deformed limbs, X-shaped or O-shaped; toes are widely separated, and the soles of the feet are unstable; joint deformation; frequent panting in a quiet and cool environment; prone to soft feet after prolonged or strenuous exercise
When the collapse of the lumbar spine is more serious, due to bending and compressing the nerves, there will be constipation, inability to defecate on their own, and related symptoms of abdominal distention.
The hindquarters swayed when walking, and in severe cases, the hindlimbs could not stand, the hindquarters were paralyzed, and the bowel and bladder were unable to take care of themselves.
Pay attention to moderate exercise, do not do exercises that put too much pressure on the spine
II. Factors related to the incidence
The three causes of rickets, calcium deficiency, and vitamin A poisoning are interrelated.
Three, how to prevent
1. Avoid long-term feeding of foods with high vitamin A content, high phosphorus and low calcium, such as animal liver, chicken, fish and shrimp, etc.
2. Usually pay attention to basking in the sun properly, but do not go out in the case of excessive sunlight.
3. Control the ratio of calcium and phosphorus.
4. Relevant problems have been found and dealt with appropriately
1. Feed dogs and cats a food with a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 2:1 for 2 to 3 months.
2. Ensure the dog's appetite, pay attention to nutrition, and find out the cause of the problem as soon as possible.
3. Subcutaneous injection of 50,000 units of vitamin D (one-time), mixed with food and fed with 0.2~0.5g calcium lactate, 1mg anabolic hormone, testosterone, etc. In addition, estrogen, thyroxine and iodine preparations can also be used
4. At least when feeding supplementary food, lay a flat cushion to prevent serious bone deformation and cause new fractures.
5. Usually reduce activities that put a lot of pressure on the spine, such as climbing stairs.