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Dogs- Part III

Explore a comprehensive guide to common infectious and noninfectious dog diseases, including their symptoms, causes, and prevention methods. Learn about diseases like distemper, parvovirus, rabies, heart disease, cataracts, arthritis, and more to keep your furry friend healthy and happy.

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Dogs- Part III

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  1. Dogs- Part III Small Animal Care

  2. Dog diseases • Infectious diseases- group of diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms • Canine distemper- caused by inhalation of airborne virus. Symptoms: early vomiting and diarrhea, later tremor-epileptic fits http://www.ivis.org/advances/Infect_Dis_Carmichael/appel/chapter_frm.asp

  3. Infectious dog diseases • Canine parvovirus infection- viral contact of materials contaminated with feces of infected dogs (affects mostly young pups). Symptoms: vomiting, bloody diarrhea, refusal to eat

  4. Canine Parvovirus http://www.petservice.com/libraries/pictures/parvo_pict.html

  5. Infectious dog diseases • Kennel cough (tracheobronchitis)- respiratory disease contracted in confinement (pet shops, dog shows, kennels, etc). Symptom: cough http://www.petservice.com/libraries/pictures/bord_pict.html

  6. Infectious dog diseases • Rabies- viral disease that attacks the central nervous system • All warm-blooded animals can transmit rabies • Symptoms occur 2 weeks to 3 months after bite. Severe can be within 10 days.

  7. Rabies • “Furious” rabies- animal may act strange then wander off, attack and bite anything in its path, commonly seen frothing at the mouth • “Dumb” rabies- no wandering but paralysis of lower jaw, followed by paralysis of body and death

  8. Rabies http://www.petservice.com/libraries/pictures/rabies_pict.html

  9. Infectious dog diseases • Canine Brucellosis- bacterial disease spread through breeding. In females, causes abortion, failure to whelp, and enlargement of the lymph nodes. In males, causes swelling of the scrotum and testicles

  10. Infectious dog diseases • Salmonellosis- bacterial disease spread by ingestion of food contaminated with feces http://www.ces.purdue.edu/milkquality/ch5/ch5sec5s5.html

  11. Noninfectious • Heart disease- 2 types: congenital (birth) and contracted. Most common symptoms are coughing at night during sleep, coughing during exercise, open mouth breathing at rest, etc

  12. Canine Heart Disease http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/images/hrt03.gif

  13. Noninfectious • Cataracts- cause cloudy, white opacity of lens. Can be hereditary or not, can cause blindness http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/SP/Op/eyecataract1_small.jpg

  14. Noninfectious • Arthritis- degenerative joint disease that causes pain, lameness, and stiffness in the joints. Large, old, and obese dogs are more prone to the disease http://www.caninecountryclub.com.au/links/arthritis.gif

  15. Noninfectious • Tetanus- caused by a bacteria whose spores are present in the soil and feces of various animals. The organism produces toxins that cause over stimulation of the dog’s nervous system. Symptoms: spasms of facial muscles, paralysis, lockjaw, inability to stand, prolapse of the third eyelid, etc

  16. Fungal diseases • Ringworm- most common fungal disease. Symptoms begin as broken hairs around the face, ears, or feet. Reddened and scaly skin develop, followed by crusting and scaling in severe cases http://www.skinatlas.com/ringworm.jpg

  17. Fungal diseases • Blastomycosis- inhaling infected spores of soil enriched with bird or bat droppings. Symptoms are coughing, rapid breathing, pneumonia and fever http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/blasto_dog8.jpg

  18. Internal parasites-Ascarids • Roundworms that may grow to 8” in length when mature • Affect mainly puppies and deprive them of nutrients • Live in the small intestines of dogs less than 6 months old • Transmitted by female dogs to puppies • Severe infestation in puppies will cause them to have a pot-bellied appearance • Danger to children http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.html?ShoppingPages/roundworms-dog-puppy.htm~indexmain

  19. Internal parasites- Hookworms • Blood sucking parasites that attach to the small intestine, causing small spots of bleeding • Adult worms are about 1” long and attach to the small intestine where they digest a plug of tissue • Heavy infestations can cause severe loss of blood into the intestine and anemia • Affect older dogs as well as puppies

  20. Hookworms http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_hookworms.html

  21. Internal parasites- Whipworms • Broad at one end and narrow at the other. They use the narrow end to attach to the cecum and lower digestive tract • Adults are about 2 ½” long and produce “shell” protected eggs that may live in the soil for years • Produce watery feces and may result in dehydration and death if untreated

  22. Whipworms http://bryanking.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/whipworms.gif http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/trichuris.html

  23. Internal parasites- Tapeworms • Usually the largest worms affecting dogs, reaching 1” or more in length and most depend on a host such as a flea or wild rabbit to develop http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beaglehealth_canineintestinalworms.htm

  24. Internal parasites- Tapeworms • Flat and segmented worms that live in the small intestine • Shed terminal segments in feces • Not harmful for dogs but may cause serious injury to humans

  25. Internal parasites- Heartworms • Thin worms that grow to a length of 14” and live in the major artery carrying blood from the heart to the lungs • Serious threat to dogs causing major injury to vital organs

  26. Heartworms http://www.gulfcoasthumane.org/canine_heartworm_disease.htm

  27. Heartworms • Symptoms may include frequent coughing, labored breathing, and fainting in severe cases • Transmitted by mosquitoes • Prevention is preferred to treatment and if treatment is to be successful, it must occur early in the infestation

  28. External parasites- Fleas • Brown, blood sucking insects of small size that move rapidly over the skin • May develop from eggs to adult in as little as 16 days. • Cat fleas and dog fleas infest dogs and may first be detected in the groin and rump area of the animal

  29. External parasites- Fleas • Cause irritation and extreme itching, but may be controlled with powders, dips, shampoos, collars, oral insecticides, foggers and sprays http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/factsheets/fleas.html

  30. External parasites- Ticks • Blood sucking arthropods of the skin • There are two main families of ticks: hard and soft • Hard tick concerns: brown dog tick can survive indoors and American dog tick lives in grass and on shrubs • Soft tick is the Spirose Ear tick: the larvae and nymph stage live in and cause irritation to the outer ear canal

  31. Ticks http://entomology.ucdavis.edu/faculty/rbkimsey/tickbio.html

  32. External parasites- Lice • Wingless insects that may bite or suck blood from the host • Not common on dogs, but if infestation occurs, the dog will experience severe hair loss from scratching and rubbing • Two treatments 12 days apart with dips, dusts, or spray can control

  33. Lice http://www.mic-d.com/gallery/brightfield/trichodectescanis.html

  34. External parasites- Mites • Tiny, egg legged arachnids. Five species cause the most problems for dogs • Demodectic mites do not usually cause problems, but a severe infestation may result in hair loss, reddening of skin, and encrusting either in spots or over the entire body of the dog

  35. Demodex http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/demodex.html

  36. External parasites- Mites • Two types of Sarcoptic mites burrow within the outer layer of skin, are highly contagious, and result in mange or scabies which cause the animal intense irritation and itching that may result in the dog injuring itself as it tries to scratch, chew or rub the skin

  37. Sarcoptic Mange

  38. External parasites- Mites • Ear mites are highly contagious and are found in the outer ear canal and other areas of dogs. They are a common problem with infected animals shaking their head. Flea products are effective in treatment as well as ear drops http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.html?ShoppingPages/canine-ear-mites-home-remedy.htm~indexmain

  39. External parasites- Mites • Cheyletiella mites are contagious and cause a condition known as “walking dandruff.” Severe scaling on the back may occur, but itching is not as severe as with other mite infestations http://www.showboxer-l.com/mites.html

  40. External parasites- Mites • Chiggers are orange-red larvae stages of Trombicula mites that cause an itchy, red rash on the belly, face and legs • Picked up from underbrush • Remain on the skin for a short time and usually do not require treatment other than something to stop the itching http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/entfacts/struct/ef637.htm

  41. Poisons • Insecticides may cause poisoning if ingested in sufficient amounts • Organophosphates and carbamate compounds are the main source of insecticidal poisoning • Boric acid from roach bait and arsenic from ant traps can also poison animals

  42. Poisons- Plants • Pilodendron, dieffenbachia, pothos, and caladium contain insoluble calcium oxadate crystals that cause irritation to the mouth and intestinal tract. Other plants like poinsettia, Japanese yew, azalea, and flower bulbs may also cause mild intestinal upset

  43. Poisons- Household chemicals and cleaners • Ammonia, bleach, borates, hydroxides, pine oil, and phenol can cause sickness if pets ingest them

  44. Poisons- Rodenticides • Strychaine and warfarin can cause internal bleeding and death if ingested in sufficient quantities

  45. Poisons • Glyphosphate herbicides and arsenic-based weed killers can poison pets http://www.unclejoes.com/Grass%20&%20Week%20Killers%20For%20Less.htm

  46. Poisons- Antifreeze • Common source of poisoning because it has a sugary taste that animals readily ingest if the opportunity presents itself http://www.wholesalesynthetics.com/antifreeze.htm

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