Dogs can transmit several zoonotic diseases to humans, including rabies, ringworm, leptospirosis, and certain intestinal parasites like roundworms and hookworms. Most are preventable with good hygiene, vaccinations, and regular veterinary …
Several canine diseases are highly contagious, especially in environments like kennels, dog parks, or shelters. The most notable include parvovirus, distemper, kennel cough, canine influenza, and rabies—all of which spread …
The canine distemper virus (CDV) is relatively fragile. It usually survives only a few hours to a few days outside a host, though under certain cool, shaded, and low-humidity conditions …
The incubation period for canine parvovirus is typically 3–5 days, but in some cases it can extend up to 14 days before symptoms appear. 🐶 Key Facts About Canine Parvovirus …
Dogs with canine infectious hepatitis (ICH) may show signs like fever, lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice (yellowing of eyes/gums), and sometimes “blue eye” (a cloudy cornea). However, symptoms vary, …
Rabies is considered the deadliest virus because once symptoms appear, it is virtually 100% fatal. Unlike many other viral infections, rabies causes irreversible damage to the central nervous system, and …
Blood typing in cats and dogs is primarily done to prevent dangerous transfusion reactions and, in cats, to avoid neonatal isoerythrolysis in newborn kittens. It’s a small test with big …
The most common blood type in dogs is DEA 1.1 positive, found in about 40–60% of dogs. 🐶 Understanding Dog Blood Types Dogs don’t have the simple ABO system like …
Occult blood in dog feces is typically caused by internal bleeding somewhere along the digestive tract, often due to infections, parasites, dietary issues, or more serious conditions like ulcers or …
Several viruses can cause respiratory diseases in dogs, including canine parainfluenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, and canine influenza virus. These viruses are often part of the …
