Shar Pei Fever
A is not fatal to your pet if detected in time.Knowing that it is an inherited disease and that therefore your dog can suffer from birth, in Animal Expert we want to know better about what Shar Pei fever is, how to detect it in case your dog suffers it and what is the most appropriate treatment.To fight it, read on and find out everything!
- Shar Pei fever.
- Also known as family fever.
- Is a disease that is passed down from generation to generation and from which.
- Despite countless studies.
- It is not yet clear which organism causes it.
Some of these studies have come to say that one of the causes of this disease was an excess hyaluronic acid, which is the component of the skin that causes the dog Shar Pei to present these characteristic wrinkles in his body.point has not yet been confirmed. What we do know is that, like all fevers that affect dogs, the fever that affects Shar Pei is a defense mechanism that activates when your dog suffers an attack of some type of pathogen.
The main symptoms of familial Shar Pei fever are
When it comes to an inherited disease, dogs that have it begin to develop symptoms before 18 months, although this is not uncommon in cases where symptoms begin at 3 or 4 years.
The joint most affected by this disease is called a hock, which is the joint located in the lower leg and upper leg and where the bending and extension movements of the posterior limbs are concentrated.it’s not the joint itself, but the area around it.Inflammation of the snout is that it causes a lot of pain in dogs and, if not treated quickly, can also affect the lips.Finally, abdominal discomfort causes a lack of appetite, resistance to movement and even vomiting and diarrhea.
Before talking about treating this fever, remember that if you notice any kind of change in your dog, take it immediately to the veterinarian, as it is this professional who should examine your dog.
If the veterinarian determines that your dog Shar Pei is suffering temperatures above 39oC, he will treat it with antipyretics, these drugs that reduce fever.If the fever persists, which is exceptional, as it usually goes away after 24 to 36 hours, you may also be given antibiotics.Nonsterote anti-inflammatory drugs are used to relieve pain and inflammation in the snout and joints.
However, this treatment should be very controlled as it can cause side effects.Shar Pei fever is incurable, but these treatments aim to prevent symptoms from progressing and can lead to a more serious and potentially fatal disease called amylose.
Amylosis is the main complication you can have
Amylosis is a group of diseases caused by the deposit of a protein called amyloid, which in the case of Shar Pei attacks kidney cells; In the case of amylose, it not only affects Shar Pei, but is also a disease that can attack beagles, English rappers and various breeds of cats.
Although treated, it is very aggressive and can result in the death of the animal due to renal failure or even cardiac arrest within a maximum period of 2 years, for this reason, we recommend that if you have a Shar Pei that has suffered a family disease fever or even amylois and has puppies, at least inform the veterinarian so that it is warned and give these dogs the best quality of life.
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This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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