Symptoms of Canine E. Coli

Date: 2024-05-12

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Symptoms of canine colibacillosis:

1. Infected puppies show depression, weakened physical condition, loss of appetite, and the most obvious symptom is diarrhea, with green, yellow-green, or yellow-white feces of inconsistent viscosity and a foul smell. The area around the dog's anus and tail is often contaminated with feces.

2. Late-stage puppies often show symptoms of dehydration, with pale mucous membranes, weakness in the hind limbs, unsteady gait, and lack of skin elasticity.

3. The body temperature of the dog drops below normal before death.

4. The mortality rate is relatively high. Some may show neurological symptoms before death.

Preventive measures for canine colibacillosis:

1. Diseased dogs should be treated immediately. Many drugs have good efficacy against colibacillosis, but early detection and treatment are necessary. Commonly used drugs include sulfonamides, chloramphenicol, garlic extract, and other anti-inflammatory and antidiarrheal drugs.

2. For severe cases, intravenous or intraperitoneal injection of glucose saline and sodium bicarbonate solution can be administered, and sufficient clean drinking water should be provided to prevent dehydration.

3. Strengthen feeding management and improve environmental sanitation. In particular, the birthing room for the mother dog should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, and the dog's mammary glands should be cleaned if contaminated. For unaffected puppies in the same litter, the aforementioned drugs can be used for prevention.