Canine Enteritis

Canine Enteritis

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.

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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.

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