Treatment methods for dogs with bad gastrointestinal problems

1. When you have diarrhea, you can fast for 24 hours and only give a small amount of water, or give broth, starch paste, Milk, soy milk, etc., and then gradually thicken until normal diet is completely restored.

2. To cleanse the gastrointestinal tract, laxatives such as sodium sulfate and artificial salt should be taken orally in appropriate amounts.

3. Anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal berberine 0.1-0.5 g/kg body weight, take orally to sick dogs three times a day. Sulfamidine 0.1-0.3 g/kg body weight, taken orally in 2-3 times; sulfadiazole phthalyl 0.1-0.3 g/kg body weight, taken orally in 3-4 times; sulfamethylisoxazole, etc. Antibiotics include chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline and chloramphenicol.

4. In order to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, the sick dog should be given intravenous injection of 100-500 ml of Ringer's solution, 100-500 mg of vitamin C, and 20 ml of 25% glucose solution for cardiac rehydration, daily. Intravenous infusion 1-2 times, or intravenous infusion of lactic acid compound sodium chloride solution.

5. Symptomatic treatment can include supplementing vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin K. Especially for sick dogs with bloody stools, vitamin K should be supplemented.

6. It is recommended that parents purchase high-quality dog ​​food for their dogs, and change brands from time to time, or mix several brands of dog food together to feed their dogs.

7. It is very important to correct the feeding method and eat small meals frequently, especially for puppies.