Time for dogs to turn their intestines

Puppies will have diarrhea when they are 2 to 3 months old, commonly known as "turning their intestines". This has nothing to do with the folklore of "eating salty", but endoparasitic enteritis. Usually caused by roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and also coccidia.

Symptoms of intestinal inversion in dogs

Because the intestinal lumen of puppies is thin, the number of parasites such as roundworms is relatively high. Large in size, it can cause diarrhea in puppies. Losing weight, even vomiting worms in severe cases. Eggs can be found in the feces. Some puppies may develop small intestinal intussusception or anal prolapse. The noodle-like things that owners see are intestinal parasites.

Treatment methods for dogs with intestinal distension

Using anthelmintics can drive away parasites in puppies. Commonly used albendazole and levamisole are taken orally, 1 tablet per 5 pounds, once a day for 3 days. They are effective against roundworms, pinworms and hookworms. Mebendazole is effective against roundworms, pinworms, hookworms, whipworms and nematodes. Compound mebendazole (quick-acting intestinal insecticide) is made from the compatibility of mebendazole and levamisole hydrochloride. Take 2 tablets immediately. However, some dogs have blood in their stools for unknown reasons. Praziquantel can treat tapeworm infection, 10 to 20 mg per kilogram of body weight can be taken orally once. For anti-trichomoniasis, you can choose metronidazole. Sulfa drugs can only prevent coccidia infection, and amprolium hydrochloride can be used to treat coccidia.