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Coronavirus in dogs: owners need to know

Coronavirus in dogs

Corona viruses are widely spread in dogs. If a quadruped gets infected with it, it is the Canine Coronavirus (CCV). The risk of infection is particularly high where several dogs are kept in a small space.


In the following we will explain how your dog gets infected with the Canine Coronavirus and what consequences this has for him. You will also learn how you can protect your four-legged friend in a natural way.

What are coronaviruses?

Coronaviruses are a family of certain viruses that belong to the order Nidovirales and have been known since the 1960s. Coronaviruses can infect not only humans, but also dogs and many other vertebrates, such as fish and birds. An infection with coronaviruses can have very different consequences. A disease of the lungs like Covid-19 in humans is only one of many disease patterns.


In dogs, on the other hand, an infection with the coronavirus results in inflammation of the intestines, which is particularly noticeable with diarrhoea.

Coronaviruses are a widespread problem in dogs

Corona viruses have been widely spread in dogs for a long time. The pathogens are usually ingested through contact with infected faeces or contaminated objects.


Once they enter the body, corona viruses nestle in the cells in the dog's intestines. There they multiply, so that the four-legged friend soon excretes corona viruses himself, which can then be transmitted to other dogs.


This is also the reason why coronaviruses are particularly widespread in dogs kept in groups and can lead to increased problems there.

What consequences do corona viruses have for dogs?

If your dog becomes infected with corona viruses, it is the Canine Coronavirus (CCV). Under certain circumstances, the infection can trigger an inflammation of the intestines and lead to diarrhoea in affected dogs.


If your pet is otherwise healthy, however, infection with Canine Coronavirus is usually harmless. In many cases, adult dogs do not even show any noticeable symptoms.


Only in puppies and animals with an already weakened immune system can the disease take a more severe course and be accompanied by fever, dehydration and fatigue.


However, even this is relatively rare and possible deaths due to corona viruses are absolute exceptions in dogs, which the majority of owners usually do not have to expect.

Can a dog be infected with the corona virus SARS-CoV-2?

Many dog owners fear that their four-legged friend could become infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which is dangerous for humans, and in the worst case might even die as a result of Covid-19.


Fortunately, however, there is no cause for concern in this respect. Because so far there is no evidence that dogs can become ill from contact with this type of corona virus.


Even if you are personally affected by an infection with Covid-19, there is no risk of infection for your dog according to current scientific knowledge.

Coronavirus in dogs: treatment and prognosis

If your dog suffers from diarrhoea due to an infection with the Canine Coronavirus, a temporary withdrawal of food for one or two days is usually advisable. In addition, a dietary supplement with Bellfor Gastro Relax can help to get the symptoms under control.


Should the diarrhoea not disappear despite these measures, we recommend that you consult a vet. If necessary, he can give your dog an infusion to compensate for the loss of fluid.


If necessary, the veterinarian will also prescribe antivirals against the virus infection and antibiotics as protection against a possible secondary infection.


In the vast majority of cases, a corona virus infection can be treated in this way, even if it is severe, so that your dog should soon be able to survive the disease.

How you can protect your dog from corona viruses

Whether your dog gets infected with Canine Corona viruses and what consequences this has for him depends mainly on the immune system of the four-legged friend. A dog with strong defensive forces proves to be much less sensitive, while animals with previous illnesses and puppies are generally more at risk.


In order to protect your dog from corona viruses, it is therefore important to ensure a functional immune system. In addition to a balanced diet, a dietary supplement with Shiimun Immune can be useful for this purpose.


Shiimun Immune is a natural food supplement that we have developed especially to support the immune system of dogs. The preparation provides your four-legged friend with numerous nutrients from natural ingredients and can thus make a valuable contribution to strengthening the immune system.

Coronavirus in dogs - our conclusion

As you can see, corona viruses are comparatively harmless to dogs. This is true for SARS-CoV-2 as well as for the Canine Coronavirus, which can sometimes cause symptoms such as diarrhoea and fever in dogs.


A strong immune system can usually prevent these symptoms anyway, so that in many cases you will not even notice a possible infection with the Canine Coronavirus in your dog.

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