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Bordetella is also one of the three most common causes of Canine Upper Respiratory Disease Complex, known as "Kennel Cough." The symptoms include a harsh, dry cough, aggravated by activity or excitement. The cough is followed by retching or gagging in an attempt to clear small amounts of mucous from the throat. Body temperatures may be elevated as secondary bacterial infection takes place. This disease is highly contagious and is readily transmitted to susceptible dogs.
Coronavirus is caused by another species-specific virus which attacks the small intestinal lining. The symptoms of the disease include lethargy, anorexia, and depression. The sudden onset of vomiting occurs, in which blood can sometimes be found. Diarrhea is moderate to severe and is projectile. Feces is yellow-orange colored with blood and mucous occasionally found. In some kennels Coronavirus has been quite a severe problem. Most veterinarians consider this vaccine somewhat optional with the exception of certain kennels.
Canine Adenovirus Type 2 and Type 1 - Infections are primarily respiratory, evidenced by Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, and Pharyngitis. CAV-2 is one of the causes of Infectious Tracheobronchitis (ITB) that is often labeled "Kennel Cough." CAV-2 has not been associated with Corneal Opacity ("blue eyes"), Uveitis or virus localization in the kidneys, which may be characteristic of Canine Adenovirus Type 1 (CAV-1) infections. This virus is spread in the bodily secretions of infected dogs and a wide variety of carnivorous wildlife. Infectious Canine Hepatitis is rare in dogs today due to the efficacy of the vaccine.
Distemper - Canine distemper occurs wherever there are dogs. It is the greatest single disease threat to the world's dog population.
- What You Need to Know About Distemper
- Canine Distemper by Dr. Christine Welch and Cordie Davis
- Canine Distemper Virus
- Canine Distepmer
Heartworm is a serious and
dangerous disease that can be prevented by giving your pet heartworm pills each
month. We recommend a once a month regimen of Interceptor, Sentinel, or
Revolution to prevent heartworm disease and intestinal parasites. They are named
Heartworm because adult worms live in the heart and lungs. The disease is
spread by the mosquito.
Heartworm can cause clotting of the arteries.
Worms are carried to the lungs via the bloodstream and can cause lung and heart
failure
Kennel Cough - Canine infectious tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases in dogs. Fortunately, the majority of cases are not serious resolving on their own in 1 to 2 weeks . But because some dogs develop life- threatening complications, you should take precautions to prevent your Poodle from becoming infected with this highly contagious disease.
- Kennel Cough
- Kennel Cough - Misleading
- Kennel Cough Infectious Tracheobronchitis
- A Canine Cough is not necessarily a cold
Leptospirosis is an acute infectious disease that is characterized by depression, fever, and loss of appetite. The mucous membranes are usually deeply congested. Jaundice sometimes occurs indicating severe liver involvement. The kidneys can also be damaged, resulting in Uremia, vomiting, dehydration, Polyuria (excessive urination), and polydipsia (excessive thirst). It is a bacterial disease which seems to be having an upswing in varying locales across North America. The organism is shed in the urine of infected animals and is contagious by penetration of abraded skin or mucous membranes. All dogs should receive at least four vaccinations against Lepto as a puppy. Most commercially available
- Canine Leptospirosis
- Leptospirosis-A Disease Affecting Humans and Animals--Part 1
- Leptospirosis - Part 2
- Leptospirosis in Domestic Animals
Lyme Disease is caused by a bacterial organism known as Borrelia Bugdorferi. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. The most common clinical manifestation is one of pain in multiple joints.
Parainfluenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease which contributes to upper respiratory disease and Infectious Tracheobronchitis. It is one of the three major diseases that causes ITB which is also labeled "Kennel Cough." Characteristic clinical signs of CPI Infection is coughing that may be intensified by activity or excitement. Environmental factors such as drafts, colds and high humidity may enhance susceptibility to the disease. Typically, CPI is self-limiting, with a course of 5 to 10 days duration. However, secondary bacterial infection of the respiratory tract are not uncommon, and may complicate the clinical syndrome. Like Lepto, Parainfluenza is given in combination with Distemper/Parvo.
Prior to 1977-78, Parvovirus did not exist in the dog. The virus is a close relative of feline Panleukopenia (feline distemper) and in fact, may have mutated from the cat and infected the dog in the late 1970`s.
- What you should know about Parvovirus
- Canine Parvovirus Information Center
- Canine Parvovirus by Christine Welch
- Canine Parvovirus Recent advances
- Parvovirus
Rabies is a disease that can be easily passed from wild carnivores to unvaccinated pets and livestock, as well as to humans. It is caused by the rabies virus, which is present in the saliva of infected animals and transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Once infection occurs, the virus spreads to the central nervous system and causes encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Rabies is almost always fatal.
