Killer Dog Diseases

Dogs are prone to get sick and even die if they are not properly cared for. Dogs should be adequately cared for and given ample attention to prevent them from acquiring rabies, parvovirus, distemper and other deadly diseases.

Rabies is a fatal and zoonotic viral disease. The virus is carried in the saliva of infected dogs. It is transmitted to people via dog bites. Affected dogs present with the following: paranoia, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, agitation and hydrophobia.

Parvoviral gastroenteritis is transmitted directly and indirectly through dog faeces. It is particularly dangerous to young dogs without maternal antibodies. Affected dogs present with: dehydration, diarrhoea, vomiting, and pyrexia. Affected dogs must be hospitalised and given appropriate medication and supportive care. Because parvovirus is able to survive extreme temperatures and can live in organic matter in the soil for about a year, cleanliness matters in and out of the house. It can be destroyed by bleach.

Generally dogs should be given attention and observation to maintain their health in addition to maintaining hygienic envoronmental conditions.