What diseases do dogs suffer from in winter?

High incidence of dogs in winter:

1. Canine infectious hepatitis

Canine infectious hepatitis is an acute septic infectious disease caused by canine adenovirus type Ⅰ. Clinically, it is mainly characterized by jaundice, anemia, corneal opacity (blue eye disease), and elevated body temperature. The occurrence of infectious hepatitis does not distinguish between sex and age. Although it can occur in dogs of all ages, it is more common in puppies, and its condition is serious and the mortality rate is also high.

2. Adenovirus type Ⅱ infection

Canine adenovirus type Ⅱ infection can cause infectious laryngotracheitis and pneumonia in dogs, which can cause litters of puppies under 4 months of age. The incubation period of canine adenovirus type Ⅱ infection is 5 to 6 days, with persistent fever, and the body temperature is about 39.5°C. Nasal serous rhinorrhea, watery nasal fluid can be sprayed out with breathing. Paroxysmal dry cough appeared after 6 to 7 days, followed by wet cough, shortness of breath, gong sound on tracheal auscultation, enlarged tonsils and red and swollen pharynx on oral examination. Progression of the disease can lead to necrotizing pneumonia. Sick dogs show depression, do not eat, and vomit. This disease is often mixed with canine distemper and other respiratory diseases. Dogs with co-infection often pose great difficulties in treatment and have a high mortality rate.

3. Coronavirus

Canine coronavirus can cause gastroenteritis symptoms of varying degrees in dogs. It is characterized by frequent vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, and dehydration. This disease all occurs throughout the year, more common in winter. Sick dogs are the main source of infection, and dogs can be infected through the respiratory tract and digestive tract. Once the disease occurs, it is difficult for dogs in the same litter and room to avoid infection. The disease spreads quickly and can spread to the whole group in a few days. The incubation period is 1 to 3 days. The clinical symptoms vary in severity, some dogs have no obvious symptoms, and some dogs may show symptoms of fatal gastroenteritis.

Prevention of winter diseases in dogs:

1. In winter, the dog's diet is still the key. Once a dog eats cold or ice food or drinks raw water in winter, the digestive system is prone to problems, and vomiting is mostly caused by cold or indigestion. Therefore, when the weather turns cold, never give your dog milk or other food directly from the refrigerator.

2. In winter, the light is insufficient, the weather is cold, and the temperature is low. Dogs need a lot of energy to maintain their body temperature, while their bodies need a relatively large amount of heat energy. Therefore, dogs love high-energy food in winter, and ensure that there are appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals to increase the dog’s cold resistance and prevent the occurrence of metabolic diseases.

3. In winter, it is best to insist on feeding dog food to pet dogs, and add some cooked and chopped carrots, vegetables and other vitamin-containing vegetables appropriately, so that pets can get more comprehensive nutrition and their resistance will be enhanced accordingly. Dogs should also be allowed to bask in the sun and exercise more. Sunbathing can not only warm the sun, but the ultraviolet rays in the sun have the effect of sterilization and disinfection, and can promote the absorption of calcium and prevent rickets and rickets.

4. Prepare a warm and comfortable winter kennel for dogs, otherwise dogs will get sick easily, and dogs lying on the ground are more vulnerable to biting cold wind than us. If dogs are used to sleeping alone outside, then in winter, be sure to place their nests higher so that they are some distance from the ground and in a place that is not "drafted". The nest should also be covered with a clean and warm blanket to make the dog feel warm and comfortable inside. This can prevent arthritis in pets.