Species: Dog
Condition: Coliform Enteritis
Organ System: Cardiovascular
A bowel inflammation caused by certain kinds of bacteria, especially E.coli. Enteritis doesnÂ’t affect any specific breed; every dog is susceptible. In young puppies it is a life threatening condition. Dogs have stomach cramps, fever and nausea with vomiting. Characteristic sign is frequent defecation with profuse, foul smelling diarrhoea, sometimes with traces of blood. Enteritis is a serious condition and requires immediate medical attention. In mild cases treatment is limited to dietary adjustments, but in severe cases it is necessary to correct dehydration (due to vomiting and diarrhoea) and to eliminate the infection with antibiotics.
Breeds exposed to Coliform Enteritis – Research Reference
Pug Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pug – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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