Dogs are certainly beautiful and helpful creatures, and this is even better when they are in good health condition. The challenge, however, is that they usually do not know how to let us know when they aren’t feeling too good.
No matter how you are as a pet owner, it will always be a bit of a challenge to decipher when your dog isn’t feeling well.
We will, however, take a look at the five common diseases that seem to affect dogs. This is to help to tell their signs early to mitigate or eliminate their prevalence.
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Gastric Torsion (Bloat)
Is your dog the type that always gulps down food in the twinkle of an eye? Then such a dog may be at risk of suffering from bloat which simply means enlarged stomach. This condition is made even worse when the stomach turns. This would prevent air and fluid from leaving the stomach which in turn stops the dog from vomiting or belching.
Some of the symptoms of this condition include salivating, inability to vomit, restlessness and the enlargement of the stomach. This condition can affect dogs of any age; however, certain breeds have increased susceptibility to it. Such breeds include the German shepherd, bloodhounds, and Boxers.
Renal Failure (Kidney Disease)
This disease is one that develops gradually and is quite common among older dogs. It can, however, be as a result of complications that arise from infectious diseases and medications. However, kidney diseases that arise during a Dog’s life can’t be prevented. Dogs that have a genetic susceptibility are at the highest risk of this.
There is however one type of chronic disease that can be prevented and that is the dental diseases. This type occurs when bacteria that is found in the gum of the dog finds its way into the bloodstream and causes damage to organs such as the kidney. To prevent this, ensure to keep the gum of your pet clean at all times.
Lyme Disease
This is a highly preventable disease that is borne from ticks. It is usually caused by bacteria that are transmitted by deer ticks that have been on the body of the dog for at about 20 hours. It holds the reputation of being the most common among tick-related issues.
The chief indicator of this condition is the lameness of the limbs which can shift from one leg to the other over a certain period. Also, your dog may encounter a decrease in appetite as well as stiffness. If not addressed on time, this condition could lead to kidney-related issues.
It can, however, be treated using antibiotics and even though the symptoms go away in about a month, they usually don’t go away fully.
Canine Parvovirus (Parvo)
One important vaccine your dog should receive is the parvo vaccine. This simply means that your dog should ordinarily not suffer from this disease that ravages their heart and intestine. Puppies that are found in shelters or breeding facilities are at a greater risk of coming down with this disease.
This disease is mainly contracted by dogs through interaction with the poop of an infected dog.
Some of the symptoms include weight loss and diarrhea, lethargy and vomiting.
Kennel Cough
In the case of dogs that frequent places where other dogs frequent such as dog kennels and dog parks, kennel cough is a huge risk. It is a quite contagious respiratory condition that can be transmitted via touch or even the air.
All dogs are susceptible to this condition; however, puppies are at greater risk. Some of the symptoms include Runny nose, loss of appetite, sneezing and low fever. It can, however, be prevented by vaccination.
Take Away
There are a lot of dangers out there that your dog faces, however, been equipped with the relevant knowledge of them should help you take care of your pet.
