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Flank breathing (in case of gasses in digestive tract)
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Foul smelling feces
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Few, very hard, very small, deformed feces
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Abdominal pain signs (e.g. pressing the hind end to the floor, curved back)
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Intimate area smeared with feces, fur or/ and furnishings
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Inappetence
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Apathy
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Dental diseases
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Heart diseases
- And all other diseases possible: Because of weakened immune system and reduced or selective food intake, pathogenic germs and yeasts can
multiply undisturbed, and parasites can settle and multiply more easily
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Wrong diet (especially too rich in carbohydrates, too much concentrated feed, too little roughage and green fodder, too one-sided)
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Consequence of treatment with certain agents (Nystatin, Panacur, Metronidazol etc.) or more rarely because of antibiotic administration
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Too fast change of feed in case of pre-damaged digestive tract or sensitive animals
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- Palpate the abdomen
- Listening
- X-ray
- (fecal examination)
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Treat primary disease or find cause!
Symptomatic:
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Diarrhea: Colosan, if necessary BeneBac/ cdVet Darm Aktiv, if necessary feeding
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Gassing up: Sab Simplex, Colosan, abdominal massages, if necessary BeneBac/ cdVet Darm Aktiv, if necessary MCP, if necessary feeding
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Constipation: Paraffin oil, Colosan, abdominal massages, if necessary BeneBac/ cdVet Darm Aktiv, if necessary MCP, do not feed if faeces are not produced
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In case of heavy infestation of giardia/ worms/ yeasts: 6-8 week course with black cumin oil + CdVet DarmRein + if necessary Darm Aktiv
Further:
- For deficiency states: Nutritional supplements e.g. cdVet MicroMineral
- Pure healing earth for bathing
- Warmth (SnuggelSafe, cherry stone pillow, red light - animal must be able to withdraw from the warmth at any time!)
- If necessary antibiotic and painkiller (Metamizol)
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