Dog Diseases

Abscesses can be caused purely and simply by bacteria, and then, of course, the cure is to administer antibiotics. Occasionally, though, abscesses are subcutaneous and are not filled with pus but with blood serum; this type clears up pretty quickly on opening. If the abscess is pus-filled, foment it frequently with hot water until the […]

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease which affects dogs and humans and is transmitted by ticks. It is most prevalent in Midwest, east coast and plain regions. The organism responsible for Rocky Mountain spotted fever is ‘Rickettsia rickettsii’. Causes The organism responsible for Rocky Mountain spotted fever lives in ticks and is transmitted through

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection which is caused by the organism “Blastomyces dermatitidis.” This dog disease is more common in North America. It is also known as “Gilchrist’s disease”, “North American blastomycosis” and “Blastomycetic dermatitis”. Causes for Blastomycosis Blasto fungus may be inhaled by the dogs from its natural soil habitat or from the air

Pythiosis is a very destructive disease which may affect animals such as dogs, cats, horses as well as human beings. This dog disease is caused by water mold called ‘Pythium insidiosum’. When dogs are infected with this specific dog disease their lymph nodes and gastrointestinal system may be affected. Puppies from large breeds are more

Histoplasmosis is a fungal dog disease caused by the fungus “Histoplasma capsulatum”. This dog disease is also known as “Darling’s disease”, “Cave’s Disease” etc. This dog disease is non-contagious and is easily treated. Even though it is found in dogs worldwide, it is more common in certain areas of US which include Mississippi Valley, Appalachian

Ehrlichiosis is a dog disease cause by a bacteria called ‘Ehrlichia’ which infects not only dogs but also many other species worldwide. Ehrlichia is transmitted by brown dog tick, which passes the above mentioned bacteria into the bloodstream when it bites. There are three phases of this dog diseases; acute stage, sub-clinical phase and chronic

Leptospirosis is an infectious dog disease cause by a bacterium called a spirochete. This dog disease has many other names, some of which include ‘Weil’s disease’, ‘Weil’s syndrome’, ‘Canefield fever’, ‘nanukayami fever’, ‘7-day fever’, ‘Rat Cathcher’s Yellows’, etc. This dog disease affects a wide range of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Leptospirosis affects animals worldwide;

The good news arrives at your home this summer. But the question comes is your dog pregnant? Because if she is then it is good but to detect it at earlier stages is better. Normally their appetite goes down and they would not have food at all. Their ignorance to food is something that you

Dog is man’s best friend and keeping it safe from diseases is your responsibility, there are many diseases that affect dogs, some dangerous some not so dangerous. Most dogs are vaccinated for the various diseases that affect dogs.  Dogs should be given vaccinations but along with that some immunization is also very much necessary for

Dog is man’s best friend and keeping it safe from diseases is your responsibility, there are many diseases that affect dogs, some dangerous some not so dangerous. Most dogs are vaccinated for the various diseases that affect dogs.  Dogs should be given vaccinations but along with that some immunization is also very much necessary for