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Common Dog Diseases and Their Prevention

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Just like we humans require medical treatment and medicines, animals also require the same. Their problems may be same or different but their needs are same like us. Dogs are the best companions for humans and it is our responsibility to take care of them. To give them proper care and treatment, it is very necessary to know about the diseases of dogs. As the popular saying goes – Prevention is better than cure, but to prevent any disease you have to first know about it.

Most of the common Dog Diseases can be prevented with proper vaccinations at the time of their birth. Puppies should be vaccinated before 6 weeks of their birth. Mother‘s milk also provides proper immunity lasting for about 16 weeks. However, dogs should be given yearly boosters throughout their life to protect them from severe diseases as they are more prone to diseases in their old age. Some of the diseases that can be prevented with the help of vaccinations are written down below to make you more aware.

Common Dog Diseases and Their Prevention

  • Distemper – A very contagious, airborne virus is the cause of distemper in canines effecting their gastrointestinal, respiratory and nervous system. Cold, runny nose and eyes, cough, fever, and diarrhea are its early symptoms further resulting into paralysis and convulsions. Until now, there is no effective treatment for it.

  • Leptospirosis- It is a kind of infection spread by coming in contact with nasal secretions, saliva and urine of infected animals. It severely infects the kidneys causing fever, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea. It can be treated with the help of antibiotics, intravenous fluid therapy and intensive care but it may cause permanent kidney damage even after treatment.

  • Parasitic diseases - Amongst the most common intestinal parasites are round worms and tape worms. A dog ingests tapeworm in the larval stage of the worm which can be treated only by special de-wormers. Roundworms such as hook worms, heart worms, etc. are spread by the ingestion of feces. It can be treated and prevented with the help of effective medication. External parasites like mites, lice, mosquitoes, flies can not only cause irritation but also transmit many skin diseases. Proper medication can also prevent these parasitic diseases.

 

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