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A. Characteristics of foot-and-mouth disease in dogs

The causative agent is foot-and-mouth disease virus, which is widely infectious, and secretions and excretions are infectious. Can be transmitted directly or indirectly to other animals. Most epidemics are disseminated and jumping. It can occur year-round, with a high incidence in spring and fall. The virus freezes temporarily in cold weather, but comes back out as the weather warms.

Two, the symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease in dogs

The disease is characterized by blisters on the dog's nose and limbs, and when you poke open the blisters, grayish-white or yellowish liquid will flow out. Initially, the blisters are only the size of a grain of rice or a green bean, and later on they will be the size of a fava bean or a walnut. Twelve days after the onset of the blisters will rupture, ulcerate or scab off, 35 days after the approximate healing.

In the early stages of the disease, the dog will also have a high fever, lameness and weight loss.

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Three, the dog foot-and-mouth disease dissection

The lesions of the disease occur in the heart, there will be pericardium with hemorrhagic spots, there is a liquid inside, myocardial section with grayish white or yellowish spots or streaks, among other symptoms. Bleeding inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa may also occur.

Four, the prevention and control of foot-and-mouth disease in dogs

Program 1:Develop a reasonable program with inactivated foot-and-mouth disease vaccination. Regularly disinfect and clean the home environment.

Option 2:Intramuscular injection of foot-and-mouth disease antiserum 0.5ml/kg, you can use 1% potassium permanganate to rinse the wound, then use iodine glycerin or 1% gentian violet solution to disinfect the wound.

Option 3: If the temperature is high, with long-term antipyretic Express injection, the effect is better. Combine with Bacteriophage Express mixture.

Once you notice similar symptoms in your dog, you need to take it to the hospital to your vet for treatment.