Dog Diseases their Symptoms and Treatment: Top 5 Deadly Dog Diseases.

Although keeping Dogs is a very famous and ardor habit yet, it is quite expensive and attention seeking. Dogs are as like kids and they need full attention and care. We should be very conscious about their health. They can sick any time, to enjoy long term relation with dog you must know which kind of disease may attack your dog. By determining following symptoms you can easily judge the disease and easily do treatment at home or may consult a Veterinary Doctor.

         

Deadly Dog Diseases

There are different kinds of diseases according to their carrier. In the following we will discuss what are the different sources of diseases? along with their symptoms and treatment. 

Here is the list of Top 5 Dog Diseases.

1.     Rabies

This disease is also called hydrophobia is a fatal viral disease that can affect any mammal.  Rabies caused by the rabies virus, spread by a bite or saliva from an infected animal, and fatal once an animal gets it and starts showing symptoms. 

Symptoms

 Fever, pain, tingling or burning at the wound and hyperactivity are major symptoms.

Treatment

There is no proper treatment for Rabies, only solution is to get the dog proper vaccinated and keep away from wild animals.

2.   Canine distemper

Canine distemper, sometimes called hardpad disease because it hardens dogs’ noses and      footpads, is an extremely contagious viral disease that’s transmitted through airborne exposure or contact like shared food bowls.

            Symptoms

           Runny eyes, fever, coughing, vomiting and paralysis are major symptoms.

         Treatment

            If you think your dog has distemper, take her to the veterinary Doctor. The best way to

            prevent your dog is to get him vaccinated and keep away from sick ones.

  3.   Lyme Disease

           This disease is Bacterial disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, comes from tick bites.   Once           it’s in the blood stream, it spreads to the joints and causes pain for your pup. And if left                       untreated, Lyme disease can be fatal.

          Symptoms

            Pain, loss of appetite, fever and limping are some common symptoms.

           Treatment

         Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics and prevented by getting him vaccinated.

4.   Heart Worm

This disease is Parasitic and caused by Dirofileria immitis, which uses the mosquito as its     vector. Heartworms are parasites that live in your dog’s heart, wreaking havoc on his heart, blood vessels and lungs if he gets infected.

        Symptoms

Lethargy, coughing, respiratory problems, heart disease and weight loss are common symptoms.

        Treatment

        If your dog has Heart worm than easiest and cheapest way to prevent him from                                   contracting it is by taking preventive measures with annual Blood tests, regular pills or may                 shots.

5.   Kennel Cough

This is a highly contagious respiratory infection that causes inflammation to respiratory organs. It spreads easily in animals by direct contact with an infected animal, coughing or sharing of contaminated bowls or blankets that are why it is named Kennel.

 Symptoms                                                                                                    Heavy coughing, gagging and lethargy are major symptoms

            Treatment

     If your dog has Kennel Cough you should make sure the proper rest of dog along with   supplements and medicines prescribed by doctor. You can also get your dog vaccined.