Gastrointestinal Problem
There are several digestive disorders that can bother pets. Fortunately, early treatment in the veterinarian’s officeis usually effective. Contact your veterinarian if your pet exhibits vomiting or diarrhea, loss of weight, abdominal bloating, and constipation.
A pet with allergy and skin disease may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms.
Some Common GI Conditions :
Pancreatitis — more common in female dogs, older dogs, frequently found in Miniature Schnauzer, Miniature Poodle, and Cocker Spaniel breeds.
Symptoms :
- fever
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- dehydration
- fatigue and sluggishness
- abdominal pain
- lethargy
- accelerated heart rate
- laboured breathing
Causes :
- obesity
- fatty foods
- scorpion venom
Treatment :
- fluid therapy
- electrolyte supplements
- potassium supplements
- restricted exercise
Canine Coronavirus
This infection can be very harmful to puppies that become severely dehydrated with diarrhea.
Symptoms :
- fever
- vomiting
- depression
- refusal to eat
- diarrhea
- dehydration
Causes :
- intestinal virus that affects cats
- stress
- overcrowded, unsanitary conditions
- places and events where there are a large number of dogs
Treatment :
- antibiotics if the infection in adult dogs continues 12 days
- careful monitoring of puppies who might require IV injections.
- a preventative vaccine is available from the veterinarian.
Inflammatory Bowel Disorder
Symptoms :
- chronic, large bowel diarrhea
- large amount of feces and mucus
- constipation
- abdominal pain
- bloating
- vomiting
Causes :
- abnormal colonic myoelectric activity
- fiber deficiency
- diet
- stress
Treatment :
- high fiber diet
- low stress environment
Contact us with questions about gastrointestinal problems and to make an appointment.