Canine Coronavirus Transmission Pathways

Canine coronavirus transmission pathways can be divided into three major categories. The first is when the dog's mother becomes infected with the coronavirus during pregnancy and does not produce antibodies, spreading the virus through the umbilical cord blood. Or when the young dog contracts the virus through contact with the dog mother during breastfeeding. The second category is when the dog lives in an environment contaminated with coronavirus. The third is when a dog comes into contact with a dog suffering from coronavirus while playing outside. The main cause is the invasion of the virus when the dog's resistance is low.

Coronavirus Symptoms

The main clinical symptoms of a dog infected with coronavirus are diarrhea. The first stage is mainly characterized by watery diarrhea. In the second stage, the feces contains blood, usually in dark brown or bright red color, or even bleeding directly. In the third stage, the intestinal mucosa bleeds severely, causing the mucosa to peel off, and white intestinal mucosa may be seen in the feces, or this phenomenon may not be visible. Additionally, there may be severe vomiting, poor mental state, and loss of appetite. When the disease progresses to the middle stage, the dog may also have abdominal pain and arch its back.

Coronavirus Treatment

The treatment for coronavirus generally involves symptomatic therapy to stop vomiting and diarrhea. First, the dog is usually fasting and deprived of water, and is given intravenous fluids to replenish energy and undergo inflammation treatment. Then, the dog is injected with antiviral serum, interferon, and monoclonal antibodies. After a dog is infected with coronavirus, it should be isolated in time to avoid infecting other dogs at home.

Coronavirus Improvement Signs

The signs of improvement in canine coronavirus include no vomiting or diarrhea, formed stools, normal body temperature, good mental state, willingness to move, significant appetite, thirst, loud barking, moist nose, and clean, lustrous fur. When a dog has recovered from coronavirus and is in good health, it should be vaccinated promptly.

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