Diagnosis and treatment of canine heterophilia

1. The basic conditions of the sick dogs were German Shepherd and Labrador. There are three kinds of Spinger dogs. Introduced from Guangzhou and Hebei, the age of the dog ranges from 7 to 12 months. Before the introduction, the dog was in good health and raised alone. Meat is the main food. After introduction, pellet feed is the main food.

two。 Seven days after the introduction of symptoms and diagnostic dogs, they successively showed poor mental state, loss of appetite, indigestion, diarrhea, rough fur and emaciation. Two Labrador dogs had a low fever of 39.1 ℃ and 39.2 ℃, accompanied by a little eye stool. Sick dogs often swallow or lick wood chips, stones, bricks and sand. Foreign bodies such as rags and fur were diagnosed with heterophilia.

3. Treatment

(1) supplement vitamins. Vitamin A supplement: allow sick dogs to exercise outdoors every day. Take cod liver oil or vitamin An orally, 400 IU per kilogram of body weight per day. Ensure adequate vitamin An in the diet. Supplement vitamin B1; intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, 25mg to 50mg at a time. Add raw meat to the diet. Bone meal, raw pig liver, yeast. Vitamin B2 supplement: oral or injection, 0.1-0.2 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, and feed rich in vitamin B2 (whey, meat, egg white, fish, etc.). Supplement vitamin D; give easily digestible and vitamin D-rich feed (dairy, etc.), oral vitamin D tablets or intramuscular vitamin D preparations, 5-10 mg daily.

(2) supplementation of minerals. Supplement calcium and phosphorus; use bone meal (bone), fish meal, eggshell, stone powder, as well as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium tablets and so on as feed additives, the dosage does not exceed 2% of the diet. Intravenous injection of calcium gluconate, calcium and phosphorus ratio 1: 2 ∶ 1.

(3) Prevention and treatment of digestive tract inflammation. Prevention and treatment of gastritis: oral multi-enzyme tablets, 1 or 2 tablets at a time, 3 times a day. Prevention and treatment of enteritis, oral administration of berberine 0.1 to 0.5 grams, 3 times a day.

(4) regular deworming. Oral piromazole, once a month, 10 mg / kg body weight each time.

After the above treatment, the symptoms of the affected dogs gradually alleviated after 7 days. Until I recover.

4. Adjuvant treatment

(1) adding iron, copper and selenium to the basic diet. Trace elements such as zinc.

(2) the feeding time is relatively fixed every day, and it is forbidden to advance or postpone it. This can help dogs regularly increase the secretion of digestive juices and strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis, thus making the dogs feel more hungry and increase their appetite. The feeding time was 8 ∶ 00 in the morning, 2 ∶ 00 in the afternoon and 7 ∶ 00 in the evening. The type and quantity of food remained relatively stable. The food was transformed from feeding grain, meat, fish and eggs before introduction to pellet dry feed. Daily food intake is generally calculated as 20 grams of dry feed per kilogram of body weight. Every day should also add a small amount of cooked meat or broth, as well as a small amount of boiled vegetables, fish meal, bone meal and so on. Generally, the amount of feeding is less at noon and a little more at night.

(3) to help sick dogs overcome psychological obstacles and establish a good partnership between administrators and dogs. Make sure the dog has enough walking. Help dogs familiarize themselves with the new living environment, such as kennels and training grounds, encourage them to overcome anorexia, increase appetite and food intake, and stop dogs from showing lust.