What are the symptoms of dog gastroenteritis?

Dog gastroenteritis can be divided into two types: acute gastroenteritis and chronic gastroenteritis. Regardless of whether it is acute or chronic, dogs with gastroenteritis generally experience vomiting and diarrhea. The difference is that acute gastroenteritis in dogs often occurs suddenly, with symptoms such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and lying motionless on the ground. Chronic gastroenteritis has a longer duration of onset, usually lasting several weeks, months, or even years, with symptoms such as decreased appetite, abdominal pain, and refusing to let the owner touch the belly.

Dog Acute Gastroenteritis Symptoms

Dog acute gastroenteritis often occurs suddenly, and symptoms include vomiting, depression, and abdominal pain. The initial vomit is usually undigested food, and repeated vomiting can cause dehydration in dogs. When checking the dog's mouth, yellow-white tongue coating and a foul smell can often be seen and smelled.

Dog Chronic Gastroenteritis Symptoms

Dog chronic gastroenteritis usually lasts for several weeks, months, or even years, with main symptoms including poor mental state, significantly decreased appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, and refusing to let the owner touch the belly. The initial vomit is usually undigested food, and later it becomes foamy mucus and stomach fluid.

Note: Parvovirus in dogs can also cause acute gastroenteritis, so it is necessary to distinguish between parvovirus and acute gastroenteritis when making a judgment.