The first step to take if you are worried about your dog’s health after it contracted parvo virus is to consult a veterinarian. There are certain parts medications which are approved for use in dogs and some of these are given first aid treatment before giving more aggressive treatment. The vet will give you information […]
What causes distemper in dogs? Distemper, also known as Avian Distemper, is an extremely contagious and dangerous canine disease. It primarily affects dogs but also can affect ferrets, wild cats, and skunks. Avian distemper in dogs is usually caused by a strain of a virus called parainfluenza virus or a strain of Listeria virus. The […]
“Is part contagious to dogs?” is a common question many pet owners ask when their dogs start showing symptoms of the illness. This infectious disease is usually fatal, but can be cured if early treatment is taken. It is more common in younger dogs, mostly those that are bred for hunting. However, this canine disease […]
How to prevent kennel cough in dogs is a concern of every dog owner, particularly those that own younger dogs like Toy Poodles and German Shepherds. Kennel cough is a type of cough that can be very contagious and can affect both puppies and adult dogs. It usually affects puppies less than three weeks old, […]
One of the most tragic and infectious diseases that dogs can contract is distemper. It is highly contagious and dogs can end up getting it from other dogs, as well as people. The question on everyone’s mind is how to cure distemper in dogs. There are a few options available and there are new drugs […]
Kennel cough in dogs is a common respiratory disease. It usually affects older dogs and is caused by a bacteria known as Mycoplasma Infection Syndrome or M.K.S. Sometimes, however, it can affect younger dogs. Let’s look at some ways of how can I treat my dog’s kennel cough at home. To begin with, let’s look […]
The symptoms of distemper in dogs can range from just mild to severe. Mild cases will usually present with just a fever, and a discolored mucous discharge. This type of symptom will usually clear up on its own in a few days, but it’s important to get a proper diagnosis to make sure. If you […]
What is the safest dog rabies treatments available today? That is a question I get asked quite frequently from pet owners. Rabies is a highly infectious form of a dog disease, and one of the most difficult to treat. Rabies takes twenty-four hours to appear, and it is highly fatal. The virus will destroy the […]
What causes parvo in dogs? Parvo is a very common and potentially fatal dog disease caused by a virus called “parvo virus.” Like many viruses, this particular strain of the virus can be transmitted through several means, although methods vary significantly depending on the type of virus. The most common means of transmission are infection […]
What are the symptoms of distemper in dogs? The symptoms of distemper in dogs are generally not as noticeable as the symptoms in humans. There are a number of things that can cause the symptoms of distemper in dogs, however. One of the main reasons why this illness is hard to detect in dogs is […]
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