Принципы лечения Бедлингтон терьеров больных Медным токсикозом
Рекомендации Bedlington terrier Health Group (Великобритания)
Ваш ветеринарный врач предложит Вам следующее:
1. диета с низким содержанием меди,
2. высокое содержание антиоксидантов и витаминов при низком содержании белка и жиров в кормах (всем эти требованиям отвечает коммерческая диета Hill's L/D. Возможно раннее введение лечебной диеты может предотвратить развитие заболевания,
3. лечение хелатными комплексами (D-penicillamine) по рекомендации и контролем ветеринарного врача,
4. введение в рацион цинка. Осторожно: при передозировке может оказывать токсический эффект.
ПОМНИТЕ: Признаки острого гепатита требуют срочной госпитализации животного в ветеринарную клинику для интенсивной терапии.
Treatment of affected dogs.
Unfortunately, there is no treatment to reverse the situation once the copper induced liver damage has occurred. However, if the dog/bitch is identified as an affected animal at an early age, it is possible to take steps to prevent/minimise the the possibility of it developing clinical disease. Obviously, the sooner the status of the dog is determined the greater the chance of a successful response to treatment.
Your veterinary surgeon will advise:
• Feeding of a commercial/home-made diet low in copper.
• Use of a liver support diet with increased levels of antioxidants and vitamins and a relatively low level of fat and protein. A diet such as Hills L/D combines these first two aims. If fed at an early stage a low copper diet may prevent development of the disease.
• The use of chelating agents (e.g. D-penicillamine = Distamine). This functions by binding to copper so that it can be excreted in the urine. Chelating agents also have an anti-inflammatory effect, which may help to reduce cirrhosis i.e. fibrous tissue which is formed in chronic disease and further impairs the liver function. Note. however, that Distamine can have side effects in a high percentage of dogs and this usually shows as nausea and vomiting. Your veterinary surgeon should be consulted if this occurs.
• Zinc can be added to the diet. However, care is needed as excessive amounts of zinc can be toxic.
The treatment of a dog showing clinical signs of chronic copper toxicosis is based on the preventative measures mentioned above but, in addition, the veterinary surgeon may prescribe antibiotics, steroids and other drugs.
Note: Acute hepatitis, irrespective of its cause, requires immediate hospitalisation by your veterinary surgeon for intensive care.
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