Prevention and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Gastric Perforation in Raccoon Dogs

Currently, raccoon dog fur prices are on the rise. Some breeders, eager for quick profits, feed their animals blindly, causing the incidence and mortality rate of gastric perforation in raccoon dogs to keep increasing. Below are a few suggestions to share with fellow practitioners and breeders.

1. Pay attention to observation and adjust feeding amounts in a timely manner

As individual raccoon dogs grow, most pups have entered the body maturation stage around September. At this time, observe feeding conditions and stool status frequently. If a small amount of food residue always remains at the bottom of each food tray and the stool is slightly loose, then the feeding amount is just right. Under such conditions, the feed amount should not be increased at the previous rate; if the bottom of the food tray is licked very clean for more than 3 consecutive days, the feeding amount can be appropriately increased.

If the feeding amount is increased too much, not only will there be no proportional weight gain, but indigestion will occur, leading to enteritis and ultimately gastric perforation.

2. Reasonably reduce protein content

As the temperature drops, the activity level of raccoon dogs decreases, and combined with the increase in fur fat stored earlier, the demand for protein decreases. At the same time, the gastrointestinal function of raccoon dogs weakens accordingly. Excessive protein in the feed will burden the gastrointestinal tract of raccoon dogs, leading to gastric perforation. At this point, the animal protein content can be gradually reduced to 18%, while increasing cellulose and starch content.

3. Strengthen disinfection

Most breeders neglect disinfection of feeding troughs and premises after summer, which is a misconception. Although the temperature has dropped somewhat at this time, some pathogenic microorganisms are still very active in growth. After invading the raccoon dog's body, they can easily cause gastroenteritis symptoms and lead to gastric perforation.

4. When the temperature drops, pay attention to the consistency of the food

Thicker food can easily cause gastric ulcers, leading to gastric perforation. At the same time, the fat content in the food should be reduced. To promote fur quality, blindly adding animal and vegetable oils and fats often also leads to gastric perforation.

5. Prevention and treatment methods

1. Cimetidine 2 mL + Etamsylate 2 mL, twice daily, intramuscular injection, for 3 consecutive days.

2. Vitamin B6 1 mL + Anweifu 2 mL, twice daily, for 3 consecutive days.

3. Gastric mucin capsules, 2 capsules each time, twice daily, for 3 consecutive days.

4. Antondine 2 mL + Cimetidine 2 mL, twice a day, for 2 to 3 consecutive days.