Manchester Terrier (certain introduction)
Constipation itself is not a serious disease, but But its effect on the dog’s body is very serious. If constipation lasts for too long, the dog may suffer from loss of appetite or even exhaustion. And constipation causes the body to accumulate a large amount of toxins, which are then absorbed. From this point of view, constipation is also a problem that cannot be ignored, so let’s talk about the causes and prevention of constipation in dogs.
Reasons:
1. There are bones and hair mixed in the feed.
2. Changes in the living environment have disrupted the dog’s original defecation habits.
3. Suffering from anal abscess, anal fistula, rectal tumor and other diseases.
4. Intussusception, intestinal hernia, pelvic fracture, prostate obesity, etc.
Diagnosis and treatment:
The main symptom is difficulty in defecation. Sick dogs often try to defecate, but cannot defecate, and often bark in pain. Bowel sounds weaken or stop, persistent vomiting, anal finger pressure allergy, and dry, brittle and hard feces can be felt in the rectum.
Based on the medical history, clinical manifestations, and rectal or abdominal palpation, the diagnosis can be made if hard stools can be felt and pain often occurs when pressing.
Prevention and treatment:
1. For idiopathic constipation, it is important to communicate with the intestines and promote defecation; enema with 5 to 30 ml of warm soapy water, glycerin or liquid paraffin can be used.
However, when enema, the pressure should not be too high, otherwise it will easily cause perforation of the rectal wall. Take a slow laxative, such as 5 to 30 grams of sodium sulfate (or magnesium sulfate), with 200 ml of normal water once. For mild constipation, taking honey orally can often achieve better results.
2. Regarding secondary constipation, it is important to regulate the disease.
3. After the feces is unobstructed, it should be properly dredged, the feed should be distributed reasonably, and enough drinking water should be provided.
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