DISEASES AND SYMPTOMS




Canine Distemper – A highly contagious viral disease that affects a dog’s respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. It can be spread through the air or by contact with an infected animal, its feces or urine, and can be fatal. Because a puppy’s natural immunity may wear off before he is vaccinated, reduce risk of exposure by limiting contact with unfamiliar
dogs until the vaccination series is completed.

Infectious Canine Hepatitis – This viral disease, also known as adenovirus, is spread by contact with infected animals, their feces, urine or saliva. It affects the liver, kidneys and cells lining the blood vessels.

Leptospirosis – An extremely contagious bacterial disease that spreads, through contact with nasal secretions, urine or saliva of infected animals. Early signs are not apparent, so infection can go undetected. Recovered animals can continue spreading the disease, which can also affect humans.

Parvovirus – This viral infection is a common, deadly viral infection and usually strikes puppies. It is spread by contact with an infected dog’s blood, feces or vomit.

Parainfluenza – A highly infectious virus that can be one of the causes of “kennel cough.” It spreads quickly among dogs kept in close quarters and can seriously damage the respiratory system or even result in death.

Rabies – This is an infection of the central nervous system that results in paralysis and death. Rabies is always fatal. It is usually transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Rabies is a serious public health threat, so it is essential to vaccinate your dog. Most provinces have laws requiring vaccination.

Coronavirus – A highly contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract. Again,this disease is spread through contact with infected blood, feces or vomit.

Bordatella – This is an airborne bacterial infection involved in “kennel cough.” Dogs may catch this when exposed to other dogs in kennels, dog shows and field trials.

Lyme Disease – This is a tick-borne disease that affects both dogs and humans. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nose and eye discharge, fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures. Symptoms include high fever, thirst, inflammation of nose or mouth, diarrhea, abdominal pain and tenderness, liver damage, loss of appetite, hemorrhage and depression.

Leptospirosis - May produce inflamed kidneys, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and listlessness. Liver damage can also occur. Note that early signs of the disease may not be readily apparent. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, fever,vomiting, loss of appetite and dehydration. Symptoms include a dry, hacking cough,loss of appetite, depression, and runny nose and eyes. A stage of high excitability includes unprovoked biting and sensitivity to noise. There is also a stage of paralysis, cramps and swallowing difficulties. Symptoms include vomiting, fever, diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms include persistent coughing, sneezing and retching accompanied by nasal discharge. It also increases your dog’s susceptibility to other upper respiratory infections.It can exhibit itself as arthritis with the sudden onset of severe pain and lameness, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and depression. Vaccination is the only effective control.