Dog Health
Issues - Description of Canine Enteritis
The word Enteritis relates to the disease in domestic animals and
is the inflammation of the intestines, especially of the small
intestine. Canine Enteritis is precipitated by diarrhea, the abnormally fast passage of waste
material through the large intestine, resulting in frequent
defecation with loose feces and sometimes cramps. If diarrhea
progresses to canine enteritis a Veterinary Surgeon should be
consulted.
Dog Health
Problems - Symptoms of Canine Enteritis
Canine Enteritis is marked by blood stained diarrhea and serious
vomiting.
Dog Health
Questions - Dogs susceptible to Canine Enteritis
No particular
breed is particularly susceptible.
Dog Health
Information - Treatment of Canine Enteritis
Ensure that the dog is rested from any food or
large amounts of water so that the intestinal tract can ease and
settle down and seek advice from a Veterinary Surgeon.
Dog Health
Info - When to Consult the Veterinary Surgeon
Canine Enteritis can be serious and a
Veterinary Surgeon should be consulted if any of the following
conditions apply or as the owner you are instinctively concerned
about the health of your dog:
Condition has lasted for more
than 24 hours
The dog shows signs of pain,
breathing difficulties or signs of another illness or symptoms such as
vomiting
Blood in the diarrhea
Diarrhea accompanied by
vomiting
Dog Health
Advice
We hope that the canine health information and dog health advice
has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are
in doubt about your Dog's Health please consult your Canine Health
Specialist.
Online
Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
The sole purpose of the Online
Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems is as a reference
manual to provide useful information to dog and puppy owners. It
is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat sick dogs or as a
substitute for obtaining professional veterinary advice. Please
remember that if you are in any doubt about your Dog's Health
please consult your Canine Veterinary Specialist immediately.
