Detailed explanation of this article: The causes and treatment of gout in dogs

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Canis gout is a disease caused by purine metabolism disorder. Clinically, it is characterized by swelling, deformation, renal insufficiency and urolithia in dogs.

1. The causes of canine gout:

1. The causes of canine gout may be related to feeding animal foods rich in protein.

2. Vitamin A deficiency can also cause this disease.

2. Symptoms of gout in canine:

1. Acute stage: swelling, warm, painful joints of toes, wrists, and tarsal joints, which may be accompanied by increased body temperature.

2. Chronic phase: The dog's joints are swollen, hardened, and deformed.

3. Some can form gout stones around the joints, and white urate crystals can flow out when rupture. It is often accompanied by urinary stones, causing urinary tract obstruction and even renal failure.

3. Treatment of gout in canine:

1. When feeding dogs, foods rich in vitamin A and low-protein should be selected.

2. In the acute phase, goutilin, anti-inflammatory pain, portasone and other drugs can be selected to inhibit the inflammatory response of dogs.

3. In the chronic phase, drugs such as hydroxybenzenesulfonamide and isopurinol can be administered to promote urate excretion and inhibit urate production.

4. If there is gout, surgical removal will be performed.