West Highland White Terrier (details)
Dehydration is a phenomenon in which a large amount of water and sodium ions are consumed in the dog's body, resulting in a serious reduction of the dog's extracellular fluid.
1. Reasons for dehydration in dogs
1. The dog is dehydrated due to the food being fed too salty or too spicy.
2. Dehydration caused by insufficient daily water intake of dogs.
3. Dog diarrhea, vomiting, fever, ulcers and other diseases can cause dehydration.
4. Long-term strenuous exercise and long-term exposure to the sun.
2. Symptoms of dehydration in dogs
1. The limbs are weak, the skin is loose, and the eyes are collapsed or swollen in severe cases.
2. Depilation, poor spirit, darkening of coat color.
3. The dog's appetite has decreased or has been abolished.
4. The dog's nose, foot pads, and skin are dry.
If you suspect your dog is dehydrated, take him to the doctor immediately.
Yorkshire (details)
Third, the treatment of dehydration in dogs
Rehydration: Sick dogs often die from dehydration, so rehydration is the main measure to cure this disease. The ingredients and rehydration volume to be added should be determined according to the degree of dehydration and general condition of the dog. Generally, intravenous rehydration is 60 ml/kg body weight.
Intravenous rehydration: 5-40 ml of 25% glucose solution, 2-10 ml of vitamin C, 5-20 ml of energy mixture, a slow intravenous drip, 1-2 times a day.
5% sugar salt 50-500ml, vitamin C2-10ml, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) injection, 0.5-2ml, 5% sodium bicarbonate 50-100ml, take a slow intravenous infusion of antibiotics, etc., 2 times/
Oral rehydration method: When the dog does not eat, the heart rate increases, if there is no vomiting, and there is appetite or appetite, oral rehydration salts, 3.5 grams of sodium chloride, 2.5 grams of sodium bicarbonate, 1.5 grams of potassium chloride and 20 grams of glucose can be given.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: all kinds of broad-spectrum antibiotics can be used, but do not use it for a long time to prevent the normal intestinal flora from being imbalanced, which will delay the recovery of intestinal digestive function.
Antiemetic: In case of severe vomiting, 0.3-2 ml of Amer or metoclopramide can be intramuscularly injected
Anti-shock: For those with obvious shock symptoms, intramuscular injection of dexamethasone (flumethasone) 5-15 mg, or anisodamine hydrochloride injection 0.3-1 ml,
Strengthen nursing care: Pay attention to keeping the dog warm, stop feeding milk, eggs, meat and other high-protein, high-fat feeds during diarrhea, and give easily digestible feeds to improve the cure rate.
Fourth, measures to prevent dehydration in dogs
1. Provide sufficient, clean drinking water, remember to change the water frequently to ensure freshness.
2. Monitor your dog's water intake.
3. Remember to bring a bottle of water with contemporary dogs when they go out for exercise.
4. Prevent diseases such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever, etc.
5. Avoid long-term exposure of dogs to the sun.