Canine Lyme Disease, Kennel Cough, Ticks & Worms
Canine Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Kennel Cough & Worms
There are a number of bacterial diseases which can be transmitted to dogs by infected ticks. In all the states of America diseases carried by ticks are prevalent and extremely common.
Diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are amongst the diseases carried by these insects.
Lyme disease which is prevalent throughout the whole of the United States is spread by the deer tick and ixodes pacificus in the western parts of the United States.
Amongst other symptoms this disease causes swelling of the lymph nodes. Rocky Mountain spotted fever and canine ehrlichiosis are diseases that are spread by the brown tick and the dog tick.
There are many bacterial infections which can occur in dogs which are not transmitted but are caused by opportunistic infections which could be a result of a viral infection which the animal had. Many dogs suffer from skin ailments which could also be a result of allergies. There are however bacterial infections which are contagious and can be transmitted by one dog to another. Kennel cough is one of the most common of these diseases.
Dogs that drink water that has been contaminated with urine from an infected wild animal are susceptible to a disease known as leptospirosis. This bacterial infection affects the organs of the dog that has drunk the water namely their liver and kidneys.
A sexually transmitted disease known as Brucellosis can cause an abortion or a stillbirth if contracted by a pregnant bitch. In the case of a male contracting this disease prostrate problems and inflammation in the genitalia would occur.
Parasites such as fleas and ticks can attack both dog and man. Diseases transmitted by ticks to dogs such as Lyme disease have spread rapidly and are extremely prevalent in certain parts of the States. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is another parasitical disease transmitted by infected ticks to dogs. There have been cases where these diseases have been transmitted by dogs to humans especially by a dog bringing within the home environment an infected animal which it has killed. Fortunately today there are many excellent products available which can keep dogs free of fleas and ticks if treated on a regular basis. There are also other parasites which can cause skin infections in dogs such as mange but this can be treated and controlled.
Parasites which affect dogs internally are of the worm variety and multiply when absorbed into the dog’s intestines. Tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms are the common ones. These worms occur in dogs faeces and can be acquired by humans. Once absorbed into the dog’s intestines these worms can cause the animal a great deal of stomach pain.
One of the more difficult worms to eradicate is heartworm which if untreated could cause cardiac failure and death to a dog. However, there is medication available which can cure this problem.
Prevention as we all know is better then cure so deworming your dog regularly is the best solution to the problem of any worm infestation they could acquire. There are many treatments available which can eradicate these internal parasites and dogs should be dewormed on a regular basis.
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More Info On Canine Lyme Disease
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How long does it take for Lyme Disease symptoms to appear?
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More Info On Rocky Mountain Spotted Tick Fever
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More Info On Kennel Cough
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Learn to keep your dog healthy and prevent kennel cough naturally with these tips for canines who are in doggie day care or around lots of other dogs.
Has your dog been coughing more than usual? If you recently boarded your dog over the holidays, you may notice that he has developed a dry, hacking cough. Infectious tracheobronchitis (or, the aptly named, kennel cough) is a highly…
What are the possible cause and treatment? thanks!
Kennel Cough can sometimes be self-limiting, with the pup recovering without treatment, however chest/lung infection often occurs, and it’s important to have your vet examine him and prescribe anti-biotics if necesary.
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More Info On Dog Worms
Generally, there are five major types of worms, roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm, whipworm and the dreaded heartworm.
This dog worm gets it’s name from the hook-like mouth parts they use to attach to the intestinal wall. They are only about 1/8″ long, but despite their small size, they suck large amounts of blood from the tiny vessels in the intestinal…
What are dog worms or heart worms?
Start by going to a different room and closing the door behind you, leaving your dog by himself in another room. Do this several times every day. Next, leave him alone in the house for five minutes, then fifteen, and so on.
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Comments on Canine Lyme Disease, Kennel Cough, Ticks & Worms
Treat kennel cough the moment you find it. Going to dog shows can – or even walking through a dog show – can pick up Kennel cough. I’ve had a few experiences, nothing bad because I use the theory ‘prevention first – treatment ‘now’ – I don’t even wait to see if I have a problem. I just use natural treatments before, during, and after a dog show.