Presentation for a husky, a 5-month-old male dog who has not been vaccinated. The owner friend has adopted it for three months. Cough symptoms have appeared in the past two days, but the appetite is normal and bowel movements are normal. The body weight is 9.2 kg, the body temperature is 40.3°C, the heart rate is 130 beats per minute, the respiratory rate is 55 beats per minute, and the physical condition is thin. The mental condition is acceptable, the nose is dry, there is thick nasal mucus in the nostrils, and the cough is irritating. Tested positive for CDV, X-ray revealed thickened lung markings (see photo), but stool examination was normal.
1. Case introduction
The patient was a husky, male, 5 months old, who had not received vaccinations. The patient has been adopted by a friend for three months. The patient has coughed for the past two days, but his appetite is normal, and his urine and stool are basically normal.
2. Clinical examination and diagnosis and treatment
The body weight is 9.2kg, the body temperature is 40.3°C, the heart rate is 130 beats/min, the respiration is 55 beats/min, and the body is relatively thin. The mental state is good, but there are dry nose and thick nasal mucus, and it is easy to cause when coughing, and the CDV is positive. After X-ray examination, the lung markings were thickened and the stool was normal. The main parameters of blood routine and electrolytes are shown in the table below.
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WBC
1.6-16.9
HCT
2.37-55
GLUE
4.7-5.1
Already
134.
144-160
RBC
0
5-8.5
Cl
105
109-122
sick dog
X-ray image showing lung infection
X-ray image showing lung infection
3. Treatment
Treatment principles: antiviral, antibacterial, supportive and symptomatic treatment.
Day 1
The dosage of ceftriaxone is 50 mg per 50 kg of body weight, and the injection method is subcutaneous injection, which is used twice a day.
Daily subcutaneous injection of aminophylline, the dose is 10 mg per kg body weight, twice each time.
Inject Anlinbarbital 1ml, subcutaneously, twice a day.
Using a mixed intravenous infusion, the patient was infused with 150 ml of normal saline, which contained 50 mg/kg of vitamin C, 10 mg/kg of inosine, 10 mg of ATP, and 50 IU of coenzyme A. In addition, 20 ml of 50% glucose was added.
5. Take 1 Angong Niuhuang Pill, once a day.
Mix 1 vial of gentamicin, half vial of dexamethasone and half vial of aminophylline, add an appropriate amount of water, and carry out atomization treatment through a nebulizer for 20 minutes.
day 2
The patient ate and drank normally at home, but coughed 5-6 times at night, and had soft stools in the morning.
Body temperature: 40.0°C, the treatment plan was the same as the first day.
3rd day
After returning home, the patient stated that he was in good health and had taken some dog food and water, but had a mild coughing symptom at night.
The treatment plan was the same as the second day, and the body temperature was 39.4°C. During the treatment period, the condition remained stable and water was drunk in time.
day 4
Did not come to the hospital for treatment
day 5
The patient reported that he didn't feel unwell when he went home the night before, and he didn't cough when he went to bed at night. But last night I started to have a severe cough and loose stools.
The animal's body temperature was 39.8°C, heart rate was 140 beats/min, respiration was 50 beats/min, there was thick nasal mucus, and no canine parvovirus (CPV-) was detected. In the CBC and electrolyte tests, the main indicators were as follows:
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6-16.9
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1.5-5.8
GLUE
1.7-5.1
Already
148
144-160
RBC
69
5-8.5
Cl
114
109-122
HCT
36
37-55
PH
4.32-7.42
In the treatment plan on the third day, Kechuanning oral medicine was added, one tablet each time, twice a day; 654-25mg subcutaneous injection; and Feixinkang oral drug, one tablet each time, twice a day.
day 6
The patient reported that he was in good health after returning home, his stool was slightly soft, and his appetite was good, but he coughed 3-4 times at night.
The patient's body temperature was 39.0°C and he had a slight nasal discharge, but he was in a good mental state. The doctor continued with the fourth day of the regimen.
day 7
The patient reported that he was in good health after returning home, but coughed 4-5 times at night. In terms of stool, it was a little soft last night, but it has returned to normal shape this morning, and my diet is normal in the morning.
The patient's temperature was 39.0, no significant murmurs were heard on auscultation of breathing, and the treatment was the same as the previous day.
After the same day's treatment, after discussing with the owner, the two sides decided to agree to take the animal home for further treatment. The treatment plan is as follows:
Take half an Angongniuhuang pill orally once a day for five consecutive days.
Take one tablet twice daily for five days, and each tablet contains 25 mg of amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium.
3. Feixinkang, one tablet each time, twice a day, for five days in total.
A week later, a call back was made, and the dog had recovered and was in good condition.
Four. Summary
Canine distemper is an acute and highly contagious viral disease caused by the canine distemper virus. Clinical manifestations include biphasic fever, respiratory and/or pneumonia, gastrointestinal inflammation, leukopenia, neurological symptoms, and thickened foot pads. The disease has a high mortality rate and may have sequelae.
Angong Niuhuang Pill is a medicine with functions of clearing away heat and detoxification, shocking and resuscitating, and can be used for the treatment of encephalitis, meningitis, toxic encephalopathy, cerebral hemorrhage, sepsis and other diseases. For high fever and related symptoms caused by canine distemper, this drug also has a good curative effect. It mainly contains ingredients such as bezoar, turmeric, rhinoceros horn, skullcap, coptis, realgar, gardenia, cinnabar, borneol, musk, and pearl.
In addition to conventional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment, we also used Angong Niuhuang Pills to treat canine distemper virus and related symptoms caused by it when treating this case. This method has been very successful and can provide a reference for the future treatment of canine distemper.
Overview of the extended content of "Application of Angong Niuhuang Pills in the Treatment of Canine Distemper Cases":Angong Niuhuang Pill is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation that is often used to treat a variety of diseases, including canine distemper. The preparation is composed of a variety of natural herbs, which can promote the circulation of qi and blood in the dog's body, enhance physical fitness, improve immunity, and help resist various pathogenic bacteria. Canine distemper is a highly contagious disease caused by the canine distemper virus that severely damages a dog's health and immune system. Common symptoms include high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, runny nose, and ophthalmia. If left untreated, distemper can result in the death of a dog. In the treatment of canine distemper, Angong Niuhuang Wan can play a certain auxiliary role. For example, it can help strengthen the immune system of the dog, reduce the severity of the disease, promote the metabolism of the dog, and accelerate the recovery of the dog. In addition, Angong Niuhuang Pills have pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammatory, detoxification, and anti-virus, which can effectively inhibit the reproduction of viruses and relieve the pain of the disease. However, it should be noted that Angong Niuhuang Pills cannot completely cure canine distemper. Comprehensive treatment measures should be adopted, including the use of appropriate antibiotics and virus inhibitors, and appropriate supportive treatment to ensure that the dog’s body is adequately nourished and healthy. rest. At the same time, strict isolation and disinfection must be carried out to prevent the spread of the virus.
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