Bichon Frize (definite introduction)
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Bichon Frize dogs will sometimes suffer from a disease called "postpartum hypocalcemia" after pregnancy.
What is "canine postpartum hypocalcemia"? What should I do if my Bichon Frize suffers from "postpartum hypocalcemia"?
1. What is "postpartum hypocalcemia"?
Postpartum hypocalcemia in Bichon Frize dogs is a disease characterized by tonic spasms, difficulty breathing, and elevated body temperature caused by low blood calcium. Postpartum hypocalcemia in dogs is also known as postpartum eclampsia, a serious metabolic disorder after delivery. After the onset, the body temperature rises, which can reach a maximum of 43°C, and the body becomes unbalanced, with spasms and twitches all over the body. The dog is very conscious, but responds when shouting, and is sensitive to external stimuli. It is more common in excitable dogs and occurs 30 days after delivery. Arrangements for small dogs.
2. Why do Bichon Frize dogs suffer from "postpartum hypocalcemia"?
If the dog food of Bichon Frize lacks calcium food and vitamin D, it is easy to get this disease. During pregnancy, with the development of puppies and the formation of bones, a large amount of calcium from the mother's body is deprived of calcium by the fetus. During the lactation stage, a large amount of calcium in the blood is added to the milk, exceeding the mother's supplementary capacity, which can lead to increased muscle excitability and systemic spasm symptoms.
3. The Bichon Frize suffers from the symptoms of "postpartum hypocalcemia"
If the Bichon Frize once suffers from postpartum hypocalcemia , it usually occurs around 15 days after delivery, and there are generally no symptoms, and the onset occurs suddenly. The affected dog showed worry, agitation, a rigid gait, occasional howling, unsteady standing, rigid twitching of muscles all over the body, foaming at the mouth, difficulty breathing, visible cyanosis of the mucous membrane, and an increase in body temperature above 40°C, which was different from that of the bear. Dogs can reach 42°C. Most Bichon Frize dogs have tonic convulsions that are uninterrupted. If there is no immediate rescue and adjustment or if the diagnosis is misdiagnosed, the patient may die within a few hours. 4. Diagnosis, treatment and treatment of "postpartum hypocalcemia" in Bichon Frize Dogs Generally speaking, the diagnosis can be made based on clinical symptoms and blood tests. Once the Bichon serum calcium test is below 7 mg, it can be diagnosed as "postpartum hypocalcemia".
The specific adjustment methods are as follows:
(1) Intravenous infusion of 10% calcium gluconate is a very effective therapy. Generally, most symptoms can be alleviated by instilling 1/2 the amount of calcium. After injecting the full amount of calcium,The symptoms can be eliminated. 10% calcium gluconate injection 0.3 g/kg body weight, glucose saline 30 ml/kg body weight, mixed with intravenous infusion. 1 time/day, 2-3 days in a row.
(2) Treat symptoms and reduce fever.
(3) Reduce the frequency of breastfeeding and gradually transition to artificial breastfeeding.
(4) Innovate the feeding formula of Bichon Frize bitches and provide them with food containing more calcium.
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