If you have pets at home, it is important to take care of their health, therefore, we tell you what are the most common diseases in dogs, so that you are alert to the symptoms.
Periodontal disease
The accumulation of food in the mouth can cause tartar, bad odor and inflammation in the gums.
The periodontal disease It is the most common and occurs especially due to soft diets in combination with poor hygiene. The most alarming thing about this is that there can be loss of teeth in addition to the fact that, over time, the bacteria in the mouth can damage other organs. There are many risks that can be easily prevented.. The point is to get the dog used to the brush and toothpaste, you can start with dental towels and introduce the brush little by little (provide prizes and make brushing a game to make it easier for you).
Brushing should be once a day and from top to bottom.
Intestinal parasites
We always hear about deworming in dogs since they are puppies and that worms not only attack your furry companion, but you can get them.
In this lies the importance of carrying out laboratory tests of feces and deworming them as many times as necessary as recommended by your veterinarian.
parvovirus
When this virus attacks dogs in their first months of life can be deadly. Some of the signs that your pet has contracted parvovirus are: lack of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. It is a problem that is triggered from the digestive system; in which there is dehydration, but which can spread to other systems.
The recommendation is vaccinate them in a timely manner and avoid taking them out before having this protection. It is transmitted from dog to dog or, failing that, from a fomite – an object on which virus residues remain and animals come into contact with it – to a dog.
Distemper
Although its name does not sound so aggressive, distemper is one of the reasons why it is decided to euthanize these little animals. The disease has four presentations that can manifest individually or together: respiratory, digestive (vomiting), nervous (convulsions) and skin (ulcers). It occurs when an unvaccinated dog gets together with another in the same situation. These vaccines should be applied once a year.
heart problems
10% of dogs have some degree of cardiac alteration and it affects both small and large specimens. This situation is complicated because dogs may not present symptoms and when they do they translate into not being able to breathe, fainting or not wanting to exercise. There is no way to prevent it (neither with food nor with exercise), since they are born or acquire this alteration the only thing that can be done is to detect it in time so that it is given good medical management in order to improve its quality of life. This condition is detected through ultrasound, X-rays and electrocardiogram.
seizures
Seizures occur as a result of intoxication, sequel to blows or nerve injuries. Episodes occur partially or completely and are more frequent after two years of age. With the help of laboratory tests, the veterinarian determines if it is seizures and gives the necessary treatment. You should pay special attention to older dogs as they tend to develop tumors.
Visits to the vet will always be the most effective way to determine your pet’s ailments. So remember to visit the doctor at least twice a year, carry out studies on your dog, deworm it and vaccinate it.
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