Proper education about the dog’s illness can help to find the best remedy suited for his suffering. Let’s take time knowing what these diseases of our buddy can have:
Rabies – this is a dreadful and most feared among other diseases of dogs. This is transmitted through animal (usually wild ones) bites infected with the rabies virus. Attacking the nervous system of the victim is what the virus commonly does. The most effective mode of prevention is still the vaccination for 3-years. Having the dog vaccinated is required by the state and even local laws.
Kennel Cough – this is caught by the dogs being kenneled for a longer period of time due to the wide range of viruses they contract. A vaccination every six months is recommended to prevent this respiratory disease. Symptoms are cough, with the inflammation of the respiratory organs.
Heartworm – These are the types of parasitic culprits that rapidly grow and multiply in heart and in the lung arteries of a dog. This makes the dog tired, sluggish, and an eminent death will follow if not treated immediately.
Lyme disease or Borreliosis – this is mainly caused by a bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Common signs of dogs infected with the disease are lameness, muscle stiffness, lethargy and lack of appetite. Antibiotics such as the tetracycline will help cure the infection.
Canine Distemper – Death is almost unavoidable in puppies infected with the distemper virus, while 50% among older dogs lose their life. Immune boosters are advised for dogs to get protected from the illness brought about by the virus. This is highly contagious mostly contracted at an early age and the vaccination should be administered to puppies about 6-12 weeks of age.
Leptospirosis – This is also an infective illness caused by a type of bacteria resulting too lethargy, kidney inflammation, vomiting, and the inflammation of the mucous membranes. Unexpected blood clotting may also be also evident
Parvovirus – virus of this infection can stand disinfectants and temperature changes. It can also persist in a surface for several months. Infected dogs are being killed, especially the young, and older dogs survive it well. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Vaccination is also recommended for a lifetime for protection.
Obesity – proper diet is a great help to maintain the ideal body weight of a dog. It must be given foods enough for its daily needs. However, providing your dog foods preferably for humans is not a good idea. Sometimes it contains fatty substance which the digestive system of a dog cannot tolerate. In turn, that fatty content remains in its body causing him to increase much weight. Treatment for this is engaging your dog to exercise and other physical activities.
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