Dangerous period for doggie enteritis caused by canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and canine coronavirus

The dangerous period for doggie enteritis caused by canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and canine coronavirus is 3 to 5 days. The exact timeline depends on the virulence of the virus, the dog's immune system, and the course of the disease. Enteritis can be divided into bacterial enteritis and viral enteritis. Bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella can be recovered through reasonable and scientific treatment, usually without a dangerous period.

The prominent symptom of enteritis is diarrhea. If it is colitis, symptoms such as tenesmus and loss of appetite may occur. Severe enteritis can cause severe dehydration, acidosis, and ion disorders.

Acute enteritis often causes abdominal pain, and dogs usually show behaviors such as arching their backs and being restless. Chronic enteritis has milder lesions and symptoms, with dogs experiencing chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition.

Viral hemorrhagic enteritis caused by canine distemper, canine parvovirus, and canine coronavirus is more severe, with canine parvovirus infection being the most severe. The early symptoms of this disease are very similar to those of common enteritis, with dogs showing only loss of appetite and soft stools. However, the disease progresses rapidly, and dogs may experience severe vomiting and diarrhea in a short period. The diarrhea is tomato or soy sauce-like, accompanied by a foul smell and bloody taste. Due to vomiting and diarrhea, dogs experience severe dehydration, acidosis, and ion disorders. They usually die within 3 to 5 days after the disease onset, making this the dangerous period for doggie enteritis. The mortality rate of canine parvovirus is high, and early scientific and effective treatment can significantly improve the dog's survival rate. The treatment principles include inhibiting the replication of parvovirus, controlling bacterial infection, stopping vomiting and bleeding, correcting dehydration, acidosis, and ion disorders. Meanwhile, early fasting and water deprivation are necessary to avoid food stimulation that could exacerbate vomiting.