Some of the most common and serious
dog diseases have been made less
common through vaccines; however,
these diseases continue to threaten a
dog that lacks proper immunization.
Puppies may be vaccinated as early
as 4-6 weeks, depending on each
situation and the veterinarian’s advice.
Through mother’s milk, puppies receive
disease-fghting antibodies, which last
6-16 weeks. Vaccinations then take
over. Yearly boosters should be given
throughout your dog’s life, including old
age when your dog may become more
susceptible to some diseases. The following
diseases can be prevented through vaccinations.
Distemper. Canine distemper is caused by a highly
contagious, airborne virus. It affects the dog’s respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Early
symptoms are those of a “cold” — runny eyes and
nose, fever, cough, and often diarrhea. Later in the
course of disease there may be nervous twitching,
paralysis, and seizures (convulsions). There is no
successful treatment.
dog diseases have been made less
common through vaccines; however,
these diseases continue to threaten a
dog that lacks proper immunization.
Puppies may be vaccinated as early
as 4-6 weeks, depending on each
situation and the veterinarian’s advice.
Through mother’s milk, puppies receive
disease-fghting antibodies, which last
6-16 weeks. Vaccinations then take
over. Yearly boosters should be given
throughout your dog’s life, including old
age when your dog may become more
susceptible to some diseases. The following
diseases can be prevented through vaccinations.
Distemper. Canine distemper is caused by a highly
contagious, airborne virus. It affects the dog’s respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems. Early
symptoms are those of a “cold” — runny eyes and
nose, fever, cough, and often diarrhea. Later in the
course of disease there may be nervous twitching,
paralysis, and seizures (convulsions). There is no
successful treatment.
(Hepatitis (Adenovirus
Canine infectious hepatitis is a viral disease transmitted by urine, feces, or
saliva of infected animals. It affects the liver, kidney,
and blood vessels. The signs are fever, tissue
swelling, and hemorrhage. Treatment may require
blood transfusions and intensive care; often it is not
successful.
Leptospirosis
Canine leptospirosis is caused by
bacteria spread through contact with nasal secretions, urine, or saliva of infected animals. The
disease also can infect humans. Lepto infects the
kidneys and causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and
jaundice. Treatment requires antibiotics, intensive
care, and intravenous (IV) fluid therapy. Dogs that
recover may be left with permanent kidney damage.
Signs are similar to parvovirus infection, except it is
generally milder and more effectively treated.
saliva of infected animals. It affects the liver, kidney,
and blood vessels. The signs are fever, tissue
swelling, and hemorrhage. Treatment may require
blood transfusions and intensive care; often it is not
successful.
Leptospirosis
Canine leptospirosis is caused by
bacteria spread through contact with nasal secretions, urine, or saliva of infected animals. The
disease also can infect humans. Lepto infects the
kidneys and causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and
jaundice. Treatment requires antibiotics, intensive
care, and intravenous (IV) fluid therapy. Dogs that
recover may be left with permanent kidney damage.
Kennel Cough
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis
is caused by several viruses (including parainfluenza) and bacteria (including bordetella). This
highly contagious disease attacks the respiratory system, causing a chronic, dry, hacking cough. It is generally a mild infection,
but it may progress to severe pneumonia
in young pups or old dogs.
Treatment can be helpful.Parvo. Canine parvovirus
is a deadly contagious viral
disease that is spread by contact with infected fecal material.
The virus is diffcult to kill and is
easily spread. It attacks the gastrointestinal system, causing fever, lethargy, vomiting,
bloody diarrhea, and rapid dehydration. Treatment
requires intensive IV fluid and supportive therapy
and has a variable rate of success.
is caused by several viruses (including parainfluenza) and bacteria (including bordetella). This
highly contagious disease attacks the respiratory system, causing a chronic, dry, hacking cough. It is generally a mild infection,
but it may progress to severe pneumonia
in young pups or old dogs.
Treatment can be helpful.Parvo. Canine parvovirus
is a deadly contagious viral
disease that is spread by contact with infected fecal material.
The virus is diffcult to kill and is
easily spread. It attacks the gastrointestinal system, causing fever, lethargy, vomiting,
bloody diarrhea, and rapid dehydration. Treatment
requires intensive IV fluid and supportive therapy
and has a variable rate of success.
Corona
Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious
viral infection attacking the gastrointestinal tract.Signs are similar to parvovirus infection, except it is
generally milder and more effectively treated.
Rabies
Rabies is a viral infection of all mammals,
including man. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. The virus infects the central nervous
system, causing a brain infection (encephalitis),
which is always fatal. There is no treatment for dog
or man after symptoms appear. However, a vaccine.
including man. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. The virus infects the central nervous
system, causing a brain infection (encephalitis),
which is always fatal. There is no treatment for dog
or man after symptoms appear. However, a vaccine.
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