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| Anal Sac Disease | Anal sacs can become impacted with a thick, oily material if the fluid is not expelled regularly. | An infected dog licks and bites under the tail and scoots its rear end along the floor. Straining during defecation may be seen. If an abscess is present, discharge may be evident around the anus. | All dogs |
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Bordetella Infection in puppies and toy breeds can be fatal. |
Nose-to-nose contact through saliva or nasal discharge. Coughing or sneezing. Direct contact with food or water bowl. |
o Acute coughing, gagging, retching and, possibly, bronchopneumonia o Inflammation of voice box and windpipe o Fever |
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Canine Distemper Canine distemper is the most widespread viral disease of dogs, causing more illness and death than any other virus.* No effective antiviral treatment exists. |
Spread through respiratory secretions and aerosol droplets. Transmitted by unvaccinated dogs, plus foxes, wolves, coyotes, mink, skunks, weasels and raccoons. |
o Fever o Loss of appetite or lethargy o Eye or nose discharge o Vomiting/diarrhea o Coughing o Skin lesions, such as dermatitis o Seizures or other nervous disorders |
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Coronavirus In puppies, CCV can contribute to severe disease when combined with other intestinal infections, leading to diarrhea and dehydration and possibly death. |
Spread through feces. CCV is highly contagious and spreads rapidly through susceptible populations. |
o Mild diarrhea o Lethargy or depression o Loss of appetite o Vomiting o Dehydration |
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| Ear Care | Ear Care | Ear Care | Ear Care | Ear Care |
| Heartworm | Heartworm | Heartworm | Heartworm | Heartworm |
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Hepatitis CAV-1 virus damages the liver, kidney and eyes; can be fatal. |
Nose-to-nose contact through saliva or nasal discharge. Coughing or sneezing. Direct contact with food or water bowls. |
o Loss of appetite o Diarrhea o Fever o Abdominal pain o Coughing and respiratory signs o Severe depression o Vomiting o Seizures o Prolonged bleeding |
All dogs susceptable |
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| Hip Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia |
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Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can cause permanent kidney and liver damage, or in severe cases organ failure. The disease can be easily transmitted from infected dogs to humans. |
Leptospira enter the host through mucous membranes
or breaks in the skin, enter the blood and replicate. They are shed by infected animals through urine. Wild animals may also harbor the disease. |
o Fever o Dehydration o Depression o Congested mucous membranes o Vomiting o Vascular collapse o Loss of appetite o Eye lesions o Muscular stiffness o Acute liver failure |
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Lyme Lyme is a bacterial disease transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick. |
Caused by a spirochete (Borrelia burgdorferi) which is transmitted to animals and people by the bite of the deer tick. Mice and birds are the main reservoirs of the disease in nature. |
o Sudden lameness o Evidence of severe pain o Swollen joints, arthritis o Depression |
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Canine Parainfluenza Canine parainfluenza virus is a cause of respiratory infection. It can be severe in puppies, geriatric and debilitated dogs. |
The disease is highly infectious and transmitted readily by aerosols (coughing or sneezing). Secondary bacterial infections can result in fatal disease. |
o Mild fever o Slight to severe nose discharge o Reddened tonsils o Harsh cough |
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Paracites: Roundworm Hookworm Tapeworm |
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Parvovirus The disease can be fatal, particularly in puppies. |
Infection occurs when the virus is ingested, usually through infected feces. It may also be carried on a dog's hair or feet, in cages, on shoes or other objects. |
o Depression o Dehydration o Loss of appetite o Fever o Severe vomiting o Sharp drop in white blood cell count o Severe diarrhea-often containing blood |
Puppies Rottweilers, Dobermans and pit bull terriers at higher risk |
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Rabies It can be a threat to both pets and their owners. |
Transmitted by bites from infected animals such as raccoons, skunks, foxes or bats. |
o Irrational/aggressive behavior o Biting o Lower jaw drops o Salivation o Incoordination o Avoids contact |
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