With the increasing number of pet dogs, the health of dogs has also become the focus of attention. Among them, encephalitis and canine plague are two common but serious diseases, and their symptoms are sometimes similar, but it is important to distinguish between the two.
First of all, let's understand what encephalitis and canine plague are. Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition that can cause symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and convulsions in dogs. Canine plague is an infectious disease caused by a virus, and dogs will have symptoms such as high fever, cough, and increased eye droppings.
Next, let's take a look at how to distinguish between these two diseases.
Observe the dog's mental state. Encephalitis can cause a dog to lose energy and react sluggishly, while canine plague can cause a dog to be hyperactive and even unusually excited. So, if you notice that your dog suddenly becomes listless or unusually excited, you should be alert to encephalitis or canine plague.
Observe the changes in your dog's body temperature. Encephalitis usually does not cause a high fever, whereas canine plague can cause a high fever that can reach more than 40. If you notice that your dog's body temperature is abnormally high and persists, you need to take your dog to the hospital in time.
Observe your dog's eye symptoms. Canine plague can cause symptoms such as increased eye droppings and conjunctival hyperemia in dogs, while encephalitis does not cause eye symptoms. Therefore, if you find that your dog's eye droppings increase and the eye conjunctiva is hyperemic, you need to be alert to whether you have canine plague.
Observe your dog for respiratory symptoms. Canine plague can cause symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing in dogs, while encephalitis does not cause respiratory symptoms. Therefore, if you notice that your dog is coughing and having difficulty breathing, you need to be alert to whether you have canine plague.
Observe the dog's neurological symptoms. Encephalitis can cause symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and convulsions in dogs, while canine plague does not cause these symptoms. Therefore, if you notice that your dog has symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and convulsions, you need to be alert to whether you have encephalitis.
In conclusion, encephalitis and canine plague are two different diseases, although both can cause uncomfortable symptoms in dogs, but the symptoms are different. If you find that your dog has abnormal symptoms, you need to take your dog to the hospital in time for early ** and management. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to providing adequate nutrition and exercise for dogs to enhance their dog's immunity and prevent the occurrence of diseases.