Dogs are susceptible to various kinds of diseases. As an owner of a puppy or a dog you would always like that your favorite pet remains healthy and free of diseases. For that you should have the basic knowledge of common kinds of dog diseases and you should have to make arrangement for regular health check up of your dog. A veterinarian can provide you necessary help to prevent your dog from acquiring various diseases. So you should have to choose a veterinarian. Detection of early symptoms of diseases and proper vaccinations in time can keep your dog away from acquiring various types of diseases.
TYPES OF DOG DISEASES
Dogs acquire diseases due to Parasites, bacteria, viruses, fungus etc. Examples of some types of viral, bacterial and fungal diseases that can affect dogs are: -
Rabies: It is a serious viral disease of dogs, cats and other mammals caused by rabies virus. Rabies virus is found in the saliva of infected animals. Generally animals like dogs, cats, raccoons, foxes, bats etc.carry rabies virus. It is transmitted to unvaccinated dogs and humans from the bites of animals infected by rabies. This dangerous viral disease affects the nervous system of dogs. Inflammation of brain also takes place. Dogs affected by rabies become furious and violent. In this disease mainly three stages are observed in dogs. In the first stage (the prodromol stage) behavioral changes are observed. In the second stage (furious stage) dogs become very aggressive. In the third stage (the paralytic stage) signs of paralysis in body parts of dogs are observed.
As rabies can be transmitted to a human being through the bite of dog infected with rabies so taking of anti rabies vaccinations for both the pet dog and the human being is very essential. Though rabies can not be cured but it can be prevented with vaccinations.
Distemper: It is considered as a highly contagious viral dog disease. There is no cure for this deadly disease but can be prevented if your dog is given proper vaccinations. This viral dog disease is commonly transmitted through airborne viral particles. Your dog can also get the virus by direct contact with infected dogs.
Parvovirus: Canine parvovirus is also considered as serious viral disease. This disease affects intestinal tract and also the heart of dogs. It is highly contagious and is transmitted through the feces of infected dogs. The chance of dogs being affected by this deadly disease is greater where they congregate as for example-in dog shows, in boarding kennels etc. Symptoms like severe diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, high fever, dehydration etc. are noticed in this disease. For puppies it can be fetal. Vaccinations should be started at the age of six weeks.
Corona virus disease: Canine corona virus is a viral disease. Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite etc. are general symptoms of this disease. Though symptoms are somewhat similar to that of parvovirus yet it is not as severe as parvovirus. The virus is transmitted through the feces of infected dogs to other unvaccinated dogs. more…