4 Deadly Disease That You Found In Canines.

Do you love your pets? So silly of me to ask this question . Off-course we do love them and even pets show their unconditional love.

We feel energetic and full of life whenever pets are around us, don't we? Especially, dogs are man's best companion and they make good pets.

But, what we do to take care of canines?


Caring your pet by providing food and shelter is not enough. Your job is not done!

Being a dog owner, you must give priorities to health and well-being.

Even you must have intense knowledge about the deadly ailments that might destroys your canine's life.



Dangerous illness that found in pets are.....


1. Canine Distemper - Most fatal viral disease found in dogs!


Study shows that....

• 90% of dogs die because of Canine Distemper.
• 50% of non-vaccinated dogs are more vulnerable to this disease.

Main Cause of this illness:

Canine distemper transmitted through air borne viral particles that canines inhale in and gets infected.

Initial symptoms found are:

• Anorexia
• Depression
• Vomiting
• Bloody diarrhea

Slowly and gradually, the illness cause dogs...

• Difficulty in breathing
• Conjunctivitis
• Fever
• Pneumonia
• Rhinitis
• Diarrhea

Can it be treated?

No cure of Canine distemper has been found yet.

But still, a supportive treatment must...

• Provide a warm ambiance
• Keep eyes and nose free from any discharge
• Provide medication for diarrhea
• Provide antibiotics for pneumonia

Can it be prevented?

Yes, it can be prevented through vaccination. Annual vaccination ensures the long lasting immunity of your pooch.

2. Canine Para Influenza - Highly contagious respiratory canine illnesses.


Canine para influenza contributes to possibility of contracting upper respiratory diseases and infectious tracheobronchitis.

How dogs get infected?

Environmental factors such as drafts and high humidity are the main cause of this illness. It enhances acute susceptibility to para influenza.

It spread through...

• Aerosolized respiratory secretion
• Contaminated inanimate materials
• Humans travelling from infected to uninfected dogs.

Check its symptoms:

• Pneumonia
• Low-grade fever
• Purulent nasal discharges
• 10-21 days of coughing
• Increased Respiratory Effort and Rate
• Possible consolidation of lung lobes

How it is treated?

There lies no such complete solution to cure this illness.
But, a supportive treatments where canine's are...

• Provided a clean environment to boost immune system
• Prescribed bacterial antimicrobial
• Provide intravenous fluids

Can it be prevented?

No vaccine has yet been introduced to eliminate canine para influenza.

But, dog owners can prevent the infliction of such disease by...

• Using commercial disinfectants (ammonium and bleach solution)
• Cleaning and disinfecting canine cages
• Cleaning canine's food bowl

3. Infectious Canine Hepatitis - A liver condition targeting unvaccinated dogs the most!


Canine Hepatitis transmitted through....

• Nasal discharges and dog urine
• Direct contact with other infected dogs
• Contaminated cages, runs, dishes and collars

Puppies less than 1 year are more vulnerable to Hepatitis.

Check its symptoms:

• Tonsils and larynx (causing sore throat)
• Mild coughing
• Pneumonia
• Hepatitis blue eyes

Extreme condition leads to....

• Liver and kidney failure
• Dogs experiences seizures
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Extreme thirst

How to treat and prevent Canine Hepatitis?

Like other canine disease, there is no such treatment for canine hepatitis as well. Only supportive treatments are recommended.

But it can be prevented through adenovirus type 1 vaccine that boost dog's immunity and ward off the disease.

4. Rabies - Highly fatal virus that attacks brain of dogs!

Among all canine diseases, Rabies is one of the most feared illness.

Rabies are caused due to...

Uncontrolled dogs bite with telltale foaming on the mouth.

Not only canines, but humans too are infected by rabies and they are at high risk.

Transmission can be through the bite of infected canine to any non-infected canines or even humans.

Check its symptoms:

• Apprehension and anxiety
• Fever
• Irritability and erratic behavior
• Labored breathing
• Respiratory failure

Is Rabies a curable disease?

No

No such treatment exist that cures rabies. At severe stage, it can even cause to death in humans.

How to prevent Rabies?

Vaccination is the best-known preventive measure for rabies.

In this article, only 4 deadly diseases are mentioned. But, there are many other dangerous diseases like...

1. Canine Parvovirus

2. Canine Circovirus

3. Deadly Cancers

If you want to show how much you love and care for your pet, then you must be very concern about your pet's health. [mod edit/link removed]