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The dog suddenly convulsed and foamed

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If a dog suddenly convulses and foams, it may be caused by calcium deficiency, hypoglycemia, encephalitis, myocardial ischemia, epilepsy, canine distemper, poisoning, etc., and needs to be improved through drugs, physical therapy, and surgery. When a dog suddenly convulses and foams at the mouth, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for relevant examinations in time, and then actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment according to the severity of the condition, which can control the aggravation of the condition and reduce the impact on the body after the illness. of damage. And when taking treatment measures, the dog needs to be given the drug at the correct dose, and the dose of the drug must not be changed without permission.

1. Calcium deficiency

It may be caused by calcium absorption disorder and regulation disorder, which will lead to a decrease in calcium content in the body, affect the normal development of bones, and cause symptoms such as general weakness, convulsions, and limited activity, which can be serious. It may cause the nervous system to become over-excited, causing foaming at the mouth. You need to take calcium tablets as directed by your doctor.

2. Hypoglycemia

If the dog itself suffers from hypoglycemia, when the blood sugar in the body drops seriously, it will cause convulsions and weakness in the limbs, and foam will flow out of the corners of the mouth. It needs to be treated by intravenous drip of glucose injection as directed by the doctor.

3. Encephalitis

Mainly caused by viral infection, it can cause brain damage, cause abnormality of the central nervous system, cause convulsions and foaming all over the body, accompanied by headache, fever, and loss of appetite symptoms such as decline. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and receive antiviral drug treatment through intravenous drip.

4. Myocardial ischemia

Usually caused by insufficient blood supply and oxygen supply to the myocardium, symptoms such as precordial pain, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting will occur. When the myocardial oxygen supply is insufficient, , which may cause body convulsions and foaming at the mouth. Anti-myocardial ischemia drugs need to be taken according to the doctor's advice, and surgery is required if necessary.

5. Epilepsy

When an epilepsy occurs, it will cause convulsions all over the body, accompanied by foaming at the mouth. When the dog wakes up, he will feel soreness all over his body. Pet-specific anti-epileptic drugs need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

6. Canine distemper

It is a serious infectious disease, mainly caused by infection with the canine distemper virus. It will cause symptoms such as elevated body temperature, anorexia, poor energy, and diarrhea. , nausea and vomiting may occur when eating. If the body temperature rises without treatment, it may cause febrile convulsions. Need to be administered intravenously as directed by your doctorInject antiviral and antipyretic drug treatment.

7. Poisoning

If a dog eats spoiled food, it can easily cause food poisoning, causing foaming at the mouth and body convulsions. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice to improve the condition by inducing vomiting and gastric lavage, which can remove undigested food residues in the stomach.

During the treatment, the dog’s physical condition needs to be observed at any time. When the body has abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time to avoid affecting the recovery of the disease.


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