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 Dogs that are not given adequate care are prone to sickness and could sometimes be the reason for their deaths. Proper care and attention for dogs should be provided so they won’t be able to acquire deadly dog diseases such as rabies and parvovirus. Would you want your beloved canine friend to end their cherished life by these diseases? That would be a harsh ending especially if you are treating your pet as another member of the family.
Maybe you would wish that if they die it would be peaceful. But really knocks on everyone else door and it is possible that your pet may die with these diseases. So why are these dog diseases deadly, and how could you protect your pet from it? The first thing you need to know about rabies is that it is a fatal disease that could be transferred to humans by dog bites.
Actually the virus is found in the animal’s saliva. It would be efficient if your pet is vaccinated by anti-rabies early on. Rabies virus can stay in the dog’s body for two years and the infection for about two to twelve weeks. When the virus enters the bloodstream it attacks the central nervous system which later on spreads to the other organs of the body.
The saliva we often see dripping from the dog’s mouth contains much of this. When your pet carries the virus in its body you will notice the following symptoms: paranoia, insomnia, anxiety, confusion and agitation. However the most obvious sign is the dog’s fear of water or hydrophobia. The next deadly dog disease is canine parvovirus.
This virus can be transferred directly and indirectly through its own feces. This is dangerous to puppies if they don’t have maternal antibodies. You would know if your pup is probably suffering from this disease due to the following symptoms: dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, and a high fever. The infection can be observed within three to ten days.
So it would be better if you give proper attention to your pup especially if it is not feeling well. The treatment for this dog disease is hospitalization. So that means getting your pup to an animal hospital is necessary because medication is highly needed. This is a viral disease but it is not just an ordinary virus because this one is really strong.
It is able to survive extreme heat and cold and is able to live in organic materials found in the soil for about a year. This would imply that cleanliness matters in and out of the house. But do not fret because bleach can kill this virus so a little extra mop on the floors will do.
Do not ignore your pet’s sudden silence or prolong sleeping hours because it indicates that something is wrong with its body. Try to understand that like humans they are also targets of diseases much more dog diseases. There are times when owners believe that their pet is invincible because it is getting its vaccinations regularly.
But to be on the safe side, never be too confident as this might lead you to ignore proper medication for your pet. You might not know that a new dog disease is already posing a threat to your pet’s health. Just proper attention and keen observation will be the best weapon to secure your dog’s health.
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Alex De La Cruz is a successful Dog Trainer who has been advising and coaching dog owners for many years. Alex now decided to share his knowledge through this site, Doggyweb.info. You can sign up for his free weekly newsletter and learn how to keep your dog healthy and happy.
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