The protein deficiency in dogs is also called hypoproteinemia. This disease is characterized by a decrease in plasma protein in dogs, a decrease in colloidal osmotic pressure, and systemic edema. 1. Causes of canine protein deficiency: 1. Most prote...
The protein deficiency in dogs is also called "hypoproteinemia". This disease is characterized by a decrease in plasma protein in dogs, a decrease in colloidal osmotic pressure, and systemic edema.
1. Causes of canine protein deficiency:
1. Most protein deficiency is secondary to other diseases.
2. Insufficient protein intake or absorption disorders, such as esophageal stenosis, chronic diarrhea, etc.
3. Excessive protein consumption, such as large amounts of blood loss, severe burns, thermal diseases, malignant tumors, cachexia, pleuritis, peritonitis, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, etc.
4. Protein synthesis disorders are found in liver diseases, such as cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, etc.
2. Clinical symptoms of dog protein deficiency:
1. Sick dogs are manifested as thinness, thick and hard coats, weight loss, development stop, loss of appetite, pale visual mucosa, and decreased blood pressure. In severe cases, systemic edema occurs, and resistance decreases, and secondary infection is prone to occur.
2. The total plasma protein content of adult dogs is 5.3-7.5 grams%, and albumin is 3-4.8 grams. If the total plasma protein is reduced to less than 5 g% and albumin is reduced to less than 3 g%, protein deficiency can be considered.
3. Prevention and treatment measures for canine protein deficiency:
For this disease, treating different causes is the fundamental way to treat this disease.
1. Bad therapy: Give dogs protein-rich and high-calorie foods, such as soy milk, milk, fish, meat, eggs, etc., and can supply protein in 2 to 3 grams per day. People with diarrhea should eat slowly to avoid indigestion.
2. For sick dogs with severe edema, salt can be temporarily restricted.
3. According to the condition, amino acid preparations, vitamins, glucose, hydrolyzed proteins, etc. can be appropriately administered.
4. Blood transfusion: Blood transfusion should be performed for dogs with severe anemia.
