What is acute gastritis in dogs?

Acute gastritis is related to improper dog diet. The most common cause is inflammation caused by irritation of the mucous membranes from eating spoiled food, bacteria or fungi. Ingestion of foreign bodies, drug abuse, and fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals are also common causes of acute gastritis. Secondary to canine distemper, canine infectious hepatitis, canine parvovirus and other diseases.

Symptoms of acute gastritis in dogs

1. Vomiting, depression, and abdominal pain are the main characteristics of this disease;
2. At the beginning of the disease, the sick dog vomits chyme and There is a sense of extreme thirst, but drinking water can aggravate vomiting symptoms;
3. Arched back, pain and sensitivity to abdominal pressure, dehydration, decreased skin elasticity, and sunken eyeballs.

Treatment methods for acute gastritis in dogs

1. Hunger strike: fast for at least 24 hours. During this period, if vomiting does not occur, you can eat more Give a small amount of drinking water every time;
2. Rehydration: 5% glucose saline 20-40 mg/kg body weight, 1-2 times a day;
3. Antiemetic: intramuscular injection of metoclopramide 1 mg /kg of body weight, twice a day;
4. Anti-inflammation: Generally, antibiotics are not necessary for acute gastritis. Gentamicin and kanamycin can be used if necessary.
5. If you have an appetite, you can take multi-enzyme tablets, lactobacillus tablets, vitamin B complex, etc.