canine diseases

Canine Distemper symptoms

If a dog survives Canine Distemper, she could live out the remainder of her life with neurological problems, such as seizures or permanent brain and nerve damage.

Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2) and Canine Adenovirus Type 1 (CAV-1) are related strains, although their disease manifestations dif f er. CAV-2 infections can produce respiratory-type symptoms, including discharge from the eyes and nose, while CAV-1 can cause abdominal pain and vomiting. Both strains are highly contagious viruses, which are usually spread to a susceptible dog by contact with an infected individual’s urine, stool or saliva. The DHPP vaccine contains the CAV-1 strain, aka Canine Infectious Hepatitis. The DA2PP vaccine contains the CAV-2 strain, which also cross protects against CAV-1

Parvovirus symptoms

Common symptoms of Parvovirus include vomiting, a very distinct bloody diarrhea with a very distinct smell, fever, and dehydration. In young puppies, it can also affect the heart.

Parainfluenza symptoms

The most common symptom of Parainfluenza is a harsh dry cough, which could be followed by retching or gagging. Other symptoms may include loss of appetite, nasal discharge, lethargy, fever, and a productive cough.

Leptospirosis symptoms

Signs of Leptospirosis can range from loss of appetite and excessive water consumption to vomiting and jaundice.

Rabies symptoms

Rabies typically has no symptoms until the disease progresses. When symptoms do appear, they can include agitation, mental confusion, paralysis, and ultimately, death.

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Congenital diseases and disorders are inherited from parents and grandparents; they are present before or at birth. For many purebred and mixed-breed dogs, a congenital disease or disorder will manifest at some point in their lifetime, even as young puppies. Many congenital diseases cause extreme pain and are deadly, that’s why is vital that af f l icted dogs are removed from a breeding program.

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Congenital diseases and disorders are inherited from parents and grandparents; they are present before or at birth. For many purebred and mixed-breed dogs, a congenital disease or disorder will manifest at some point in their lifetime, even as young puppies. Many congenital diseases cause extreme pain and are deadly, that’s why is vital that af f l icted dogs are removed from a breeding program.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

maintains a database whose purpose is to lower the incidence of inherited disease and improve the overall health of companion animals.82 Covering all dog and cat breeds, it helps breeders improve animals’ genetic health through better breeding practices. Within this vast database, breeders can research specif i c dog or cat health clearances before deciding to breed a litter. Dog owners can also research parents, grandparents and great grandparents’ health clearances before purchasing a specif i c puppy.

German Shepherds are genetically predisposed to hip dysplasia, which can result in permanent osteoarthritis that in turn causes debilitating pain.

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OFA will not certify dogs younger than 2 years of age for certain health clearances that might not appear in younger puppies. However, Antech Diagnostics Inc.’s PennHip Program can certify hips in dogs as young as 16 weeks. The text must be performed by certif i ed veterinarians who have completed specialized training

Proper breeding is

Proper breeding is a practice that requires much study, care and consideration. Reputable breeders study pedigrees, belong to parent breed clubs, follow strict breeding guidelines per those clubs and compete in conformation shows. Using the OFA database, they selectively breed for the betterment of the dogs. Reputable breeders also do health testing, which cannot occur until a canine has reached 2 years of age. Additionally, they of f e

Bordetella Bronchiseptica symptoms

Symptoms of Bordetella include a dry hacking cough (most common), retching, and watery nasal discharge. In severe cases, symptoms can progress to lack of appetite, fever, lethargy,