Prevention and treatment methods for raccoon dog breeding diseases
Methods for preventing raccoon dogs from sneezing
If a raccoon dog eats abnormally, it may have a cold with symptoms of rhinitis.
Intramuscular injection of antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Qingkailing plus cefalosporin, penicillin + Analgesic) can be administered to prevent secondary infections.
When necessary, feed the whole group with fluorobenilic acid and Astragalus to prevent group infection.
Methods for preventing and treating strokes in raccoon dogs
The main reason for strokes in raccoon dogs is nutritional imbalance. Excessive protein or poor-quality protein can lead to liver and kidney strokes, and calcium-phosphorus imbalance can also cause kidney gout. Nutrients are not necessarily better at higher levels; they should be suitable and balanced.
Methods for preventing and treating dry paw disease in raccoon dogs
The cause of dry paws in raccoon dogs is nutritional deficiency (mainly protein, vitamins, trace elements) or imbalance, parasitic and fungal infections, and dehydration, all of which can easily lead to dry paws.
It is recommended to adjust the daily diet, supplement some high-quality protein, and pay attention to adding 1% fox-specific premix. Water is an important nutrient that people often overlook, especially in summer, so it's essential to provide clean and sufficient drinking water for raccoon dogs.
Methods for preventing and treating anemia in raccoon dogs
A relatively typical symptom is when raccoon dogs develop white noses, weak limbs, and poor appetite.
These symptoms can be improved by adjusting the feed structure. The feed can moderately increase animal protein, liver, bone powder, and calcium-phosphorus additives. Additionally, moderate lighting in the pen can help improve the physical condition of the raccoon dogs.
Methods for preventing and treating self-biting disease in raccoon dogs
Raccoon dogs are prone to self-biting in spring, while young animals tend to experience outbreaks in August-September.
Symptoms include the animal biting its own tail, buttocks, or other parts of its body, which can result in death. The condition can occur suddenly and severely, where the animal might bite off its entire tail overnight or bite into its abdomen, causing the intestines to protrude. There are also chronic cases where the animal starts by biting the tip of the tail, then progresses to the tail base, buttocks, or abdomen. When the animal is calm, its mental state and appetite are normal. In severe cases, the animal stops eating for several days, becomes emaciated, experiences convulsions, or dies due to malnutrition and anemia.
There is no specific therapy for prevention and treatment, but symptomatic treatment can be applied. The principle is sedation and wound management, along with antibiotic injections. Chlorpromazine hydrochloride 0.25g, calcium lactate 0.5g, and vitamin B complex 0.1g can be crushed and mixed evenly, divided into two portions, and fed twice a day, one portion each time. For local wound treatment, hydrogen peroxide or iodine tincture can be used to clean and disinfect the wound, followed by applying sulfonamide ointment (in summer, add 2% dichlorvos to prevent flies). You can also try new drugs like "self-bite spirit" or "self-bite stop," following the instructions for dosage. According to Cai Zhizhong's report, combining Chinese and Western medicine for internal and external use has shown good results. The method is: (1) Add 0.1g of copper sulfate and manganese sulfate to every kilogram of feed; (2) Inject 2ml of 2% procaine hydrochloride into the posterior sea acupoint; (3) Use 15g Sophora flavescens, 15g Stemonae Radix, 15g Polyporus umbellatus, 10g Ligusticum, 10g Coptis, 10g Scutellaria baicalensis, 10g Citrus Peel, and 10g Glycyrrhiza. Boil them into a concentrated decoction, filter, and mix with an equal amount of 40-50 degree alcohol. Once cooled, immerse the affected area in the solution for 10-15 minutes once a day for three consecutive days.