Alfonso Fernandez, a veterinarian from San Jose Veterinarios Clinic, explains canine coronavirus: what symptoms to watch for, how dogs catch it, and what treatment looks like. If your dog shows signs, see a vet.
In another video on the channel, we talked about feline coronavirus. If you want more information, you can find the video above and in the text box. But since we've received so many requests, we've finally decided to also make a video about coronavirus in dogs. Many people wonder if it's a common disease, if it's transmitted to people, or if it can affect their pets. Once again, we want to convey a message of calm. That's why we'll answer all your questions in this video. Canine coronavirus is a viral pathogen that causes an infectious disease in dogs, with puppies being the most vulnerable. The incubation period lasts between 24 and 36 hours, and symptoms start to appear after that. Before continuing, don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with everything we share. But is it the same virus that affects people in China? No. The canine coronavirus we're talking about in this video only affects dogs. However, it has not been scientifically proven that the Asian coronavirus, which has infected more than 40,000 people worldwide, can be transmitted to dogs. Although the most representative symptom of the disease is fever, there are others, such as loss of appetite, tremors, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea with blood and mucus, dehydration or abdominal pain. If you see these signs, it will be essential to go to the vet urgently. You should know that it is transmitted through fecal oral contact and dogs that clean their feces are at risk. A serious behavioral problem. Here, above and in the text box, we have left you a video in which we explain why it happens and how to treat it. Treatment of CANINE CORONAVIRUS when the dog has not yet been infected, we can immunize it with a preventive vaccine that should only be administered by the veterinarian. However, once infected, we should know that there is no cure, but rather the treatment will be focused on alleviating the symptoms, appetite stimulating fluids and antivirals. Antibiotics and prokinetics can be used. In addition, the dog should be offered certain care to avoid stress, such as establishing an adequate diet or offering food rich in prebiotics and probiotics. It will also be essential to keep the dog isolated so that it does not infect other animals. Finally, we recommend that you watch the video by the veterinarian from the San Jose Veterinarios Clinic, Alfonso Fernandez, in which he talks about vaccines and their importance. We have left it here, above and in the text box. If you have any further questions, consult your trusted veterinarian. And don't forget to give us A like if you think this content is important. Until next time, experts.
