Raising a dog is a happy thing, but it also requires some responsibilities and risks. Dogs, like humans, can get sick, and some diseases can even endanger their lives. So, as novice dog owners, how should we prevent and deal with common diseases in dogs? This article will introduce you to seven common dog-raising diseases, as well as corresponding prevention and treatment methods.
1. Canine distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious systemic infectious disease caused by canine distemper virus, which mainly affects young or unvaccinated dogs. The mortality rate of this disease can be as high as more than 80%, making it one of the most harmful diseases to dogs’ lives.
The initial stages of this disease include high fever, loss of appetite, listlessness, runny nose, sneezing, etc. The middle stage shows cough, vomiting, diarrhea, purulent nasal, purulent eye feces, etc. Later, it is manifested as nervous system damage, such as convulsions, foaming on the mouth, and weakness in the limbs.
Prevention method:
The most effective prevention method is to vaccinate young or adult healthy dogs with effective combined or monovalent dogs with live weakening or inactivated distemper vaccine. Generally speaking, three injections are required in childhood and one injection every year in adulthood.
Avoid exposing young or adult healthy dogs who have not been vaccinated or completed the vaccination procedure to other animals or environments that may carry distemper virus.
Maintain good sanitation and ventilation conditions and regularly disinfect cages and utensils.
Strengthen nutrition and exercise to improve immunity.
Treatment method:
Once a suspicious or confirmed patient with canine distemper should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
The treatment is mainly symptomatic supportive treatment, including cooling, antiemetic, antidiarrhea, fluid replenishment, antibiotics, etc. At the same time, you should pay attention to keeping warm, keeping clean and eating.
Do not believe in folk remedies online or do it by yourself to avoid delaying the time for cure or aggravating side effects.
2. Psychomycosis is an acute hemorrhagic intestinal disease caused by parvovirus, which mainly affects young or unvaccinated adult dogs under 1 year old. The mortality rate of the disease is second only to canine distemper and is also very dangerous.
The main manifestations of this disease are vomiting and diarrhea, especially diarrhea with blood or blood clots. It is also accompanied by anorexia, depression and rapid dehydration. In severe cases, hypotension, shock, anemia, liver and kidney failure, etc. will occur.
Prevention method:
Similarly, the most effective prevention method is to vaccinate young or adult healthy dogs with effective combined or monovalent dogs with live weakening or inactivated prunes. Generally speaking, three injections are required in childhood and one injection every year in adulthood.
Avoid exposing young or adult healthy dogs who have not been vaccinated or completed the vaccination procedure to other animals or environments that may carry parvovirus.
Maintain good sanitation and ventilation conditions and regularly disinfect cages and utensils.
Strengthen nutrition and exercise to improve immunity.
Treatment method:
Once a suspicious or confirmed small patient is found, he or she should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
The treatment is mainly symptomatic supportive treatment, including fluid replenishment, antibiotics, hemostatic agents, antidiarrhea, etc. At the same time, you should pay attention to keeping warm, keeping clean and eating.
Do not believe in folk remedies online or do it by yourself to avoid delaying the time for cure or aggravating side effects.
III. Scabia mite
Scabia mite is a parasitic skin disease caused by scabia mite, which mainly affects the stratum corneum of the skin. The disease is characterized by itchy skin, erythema, hair loss, scabs, etc. In severe cases, secondary infections, skin ulcers, etc.
The transmission route of this disease is mainly through direct or indirect contact (such as shared towels, combs, etc.). The disease also has certain zoonotic nature, which means that people may also be infected.
Prevention method:
Avoid exposing dogs to other animals or items that may carry scabies mites.
Regularly bathe and comb your dog's hair to keep your skin clean.
Regularly use insecticides for dogs, such as drops, sprays, etc.
Regularly disinfect cages and utensils.
Treatment method:
Once a suspected or confirmed patient with scabies should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
The treatment is mainly to kill scabies mites, including medicinal baths, ear oil drops, external ointments, etc. At the same time, pay attention to skin care to prevent secondary infections.
Do not believe in folk remedies online or do it by yourself to avoid delaying the time for cure or aggravating side effects.
IV. Heartworm
Heartworm is a parasitic cardiopulmonary vascular disease caused by heartworms, which mainly affects the heart and pulmonary arteries. The disease is mainly transmitted through mosquito bites from infected heartworm larvae. The incubation period of this disease is relatively long, usually between 6 months and 2 years. The early symptoms of this disease are cough, dyspnea, fatigue, etc. The middle stage is manifested as heart enlargement, arrhythmia, heart failure, etc. Later on, it is manifested as pulmonary artery embolism, pulmonary edema, shock, etc.
Prevention method:
The most effective prevention method is to give dogs regular treatments such as ivermectin, milix, etc. Generally speaking, once a month and never rest throughout the year.
Avoid letting dogs go out during the seasons or areas when mosquitoes are active, or wearing mosquito-repellent equipment for dogs, such as mosquito nets, mosquito repellent collars, etc.
Dogs are regularly tested for heartworms for timely detection and treatment.
Treatment method:
Once a suspicious or confirmed heartworm patient is found, he or she should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Treatment mainly involves killing heartworms in adults and young people, including injecting insecticides and taking anti-worming drugs. At the same time, pay attention to caring for cardiopulmonary function and preventing complications.
Do not believe in folk remedies online or do it by yourself to avoid delaying the time for cure or aggravating side effects.
5. Ear mites
Ear mites are parasitic otitis caused by ear mites, which mainly affect the external and middle ear canals. The disease is characterized by a large amount of black or brown discharge in the ears, similar to coffee grounds. It is also accompanied by ear inflammation, odor, itching, etc. In severe cases, it can cause ear canal ulcers, middle ear infections, hearing loss, etc.
The transmission route of this disease is mainly through direct or indirect contact (such as shared combs, towels, etc.). The disease also has certain zoonotic nature, which means that people may also be infected.
Prevention method:
Avoid exposing dogs to other animals or items that may carry ear mites.
Clean the dog's ears regularly to keep the ear canal dry.
Regularly use insecticides for dogs, such as ear oil drops, sprays, etc.
Regularly disinfect cages and utensils.
Treatment method:
Once a suspicious or confirmed ear mites are found, they should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Treatment mainly involves killing ear mites, including cleaning the ear canal, dropping ear oil, external ointment, etc. At the same time, you should pay attention to taking care of your ears to prevent secondary infections.
Do not believe in folk remedies online or do it by yourself to avoid delaying the time for cure or aggravating side effects.
VI. Rabies
Rabies is an acute infectious central nervous system disease caused by rabies virus, which mainly affects mammals, including humans. The disease is mainly transmitted through the contact of the wound or mucosa through the saliva or blood of the infected animal. The incubation period of this disease is relatively long, usually between 1 month and 1 year. The early symptoms of this disease are fever, headache, nausea, etc. The medium-term manifests itself as behavioral abnormalities, excitement, aggression, etc. Later, it is manifested as water fear, dysphagia, convulsions, coma, etc.
Prevention method:
The most effective prevention method is to vaccinate dogs with effective rabies vaccine. Generally speaking, two injections are required in childhood and one injection every year in adulthood.
Avoid exposing dogs to other animals or environments that may carry rabies virus, such as wild animals, stray animals, etc.
If a dog is bitten or scratched by a suspicious animal, the wound should be cleaned immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
If a person is bitten or scratched by a suspected animal, the wound should be cleaned immediately and sent to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Treatment method:
Once a suspicious or confirmed rabies patient is found, he or she should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
treatment is mainly symptomatic supportive treatment, including cooling, sedation, and antiemetic. At the same time, you should pay attention to keeping the respiratory tract unobstructed and prevent suffocation.
Currently, there is no effective drug to kill rabies virus. Once clinical symptoms appear, the mortality rate is almost 100%. Therefore, prevention is the most important measure.
7. Skin allergy
Skin allergy is a skin immune-reactive disease caused by a variety of reasons, which mainly affects the skin and hair. The disease is characterized by redness, inflammation, itching, hair loss, etc. In severe cases, it can cause skin ulcers, infections, etc.
There are many causes of this disease, including food allergies, pollen allergies, flea allergies, drug allergies, etc. Different causes require different diagnosis and treatment methods.
Prevention methods:
Avoid exposing dogs to food, plants, insects, drugs, etc. that may cause allergic reactions.
Regularly bathe and comb your dog's hair to keep your skin clean.
Dogs are regularly tested for allergens in order to detect and avoid allergens in a timely manner.
Treatment method:
Once a patient with suspicious or confirmed skin allergy is found, he or she should be isolated immediately and sent to a regular pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Treatment mainly inhibits allergic reactions, including taking antihistamines, hormone drugs, etc. At the same time, pay attention to skin care to prevent secondary infections.
Do not believe in folk remedies online or do it by yourself to avoid delaying the time for cure or aggravating side effects.
The above are the seven common dog-raising diseases introduced to you in this article, as well as corresponding prevention and treatment methods. Hope it helps you. If you have any other questions about raising a dog, please leave a message or send me a private message. I will try my best to answer for you. Thank you for your reading and support.