Diuretics are drugs that can increase urine volume and reduce body edema. According to the different causes, symptoms and degrees, it can be divided into different types of diuretics, including loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, chlorpromazine diuretics and so on. In the veterinary field, diuretics are also widely used to treat kidney diseases, cardiovascular diseases and other diseases in dogs.
2. Types of diuretics that dogs eat.
In the veterinary field, diuretics commonly used in dogs include:
1) furosemide (loop diuretic): It is one of the most commonly used diuretics, which can increase urine volume and reduce edema, and is suitable for the treatment of renal failure, heart failure and other diseases;
2) Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic): It can help the kidneys to excrete too much sodium and water, and is suitable for the treatment of mild and moderate diseases such as hypertension and heart failure;
3) Gula? (Chlorpromazine diuretic): It can regulate the balance of sodium ion and water in the body, and is suitable for the treatment of diseases such as kidney disease and heart disease.
3. Precautions for dogs to eat diuretics
Although diuretics have a good effect on the treatment of canine diseases, the following matters need special attention:
1) The dosage should be carried out according to the veterinary advice and cannot be adjusted without authorization;
2) Pay attention to the dog's medication, if there is any discomfort;
3) Diuretics can excrete potassium, which may reduce the level of potassium in dogs, so attention should be paid to properly supplementing potassium ions to maintain electrolyte balance;
4) Diuretics should be used for a long time under the guidance of veterinarians, and the efficacy and adverse reactions of the drugs should be paid attention to, monitored and adjusted.
4. Effects of diuretics on dogs.
Dogs taking diuretics can greatly improve the symptoms of diseases, including reducing edema, increasing urine output and lowering blood pressure. And help the dog recover. Diuretics can also protect kidney, cardiovascular and other organs, and help to reduce the damage of diseases to these organs. In a word, diuretics play an important role in the maintenance of dogs and provide all-round protection for their health.