Bacterial enteritis

Commonity★★★★★

Cause: gastrointestinal flora imbalance caused by eating leftover food or food that is too cold.

Symptoms: vomiting, loose stools, listlessness and likes to lie down on a cool place to relieve abdominal pain; anorexia. Dean Zhang said that the incidence of this disease has increased by about 15% this summer compared with previous years.

Expert advice: Pets should not eat leftovers in the summer. For example, many owners prepare a day's worth of food for their pets at a time, but they do not know that within a few hours, the food may become moldy. The stomachs of cats and dogs are not as good as their owners imagine. Some "charming" people experience immediate symptoms of discomfort. In addition, owners are reminded to clean the washbasin promptly and never force eat if their pet is found to have symptoms of anorexia.

Heat stroke

Commonity★★★★★

Cause: With the arrival of the rainy season, the weather is hot and humid, and the pet's body produces more heat and dissipates less heat; or direct sunlight on the head causes congestion and hemorrhage of the brain and meninges, causing central nervous system dysfunction.

Symptoms: In the early stage, there is poor energy, weakness in limbs, unsteady gait, and sudden collapse; as it progresses, the body temperature will rise, breathing will be accelerated or difficulty breathing, or even heart failure, and finally symptoms of paralysis will appear. Severe cases may cause spasms or convulsions. The disease has an acute onset and short course, with many deaths occurring within a few hours.

Expert advice: Do not go out after 10:00 a.m. or before 5:00 p.m., and pay attention to the heat dissipation of long-haired pets such as Beijing buses, octopuses, and Chow Chows. The air conditioner can be turned on normally. The temperature should not be lower than 26 degrees. If heat stroke occurs, home emergency treatment methods are: If detected early, immediately move the dog to a cool, ventilated area, keep it quiet, and give more cool drinking water. The situation is serious and requires immediate medical attention.