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Your Dog or Puppy Will Thank You If You Read This Guide to Canine Parasites and Diseases
Even if you give your pet the good things he needs such as a
good amount of physical activity and good foods for him, you
need to realize that your pet can still become sick. The best
way to help you pet is to make sure that as soon as you notice
something wrong that you take care of it. For example, the
symptoms that you may feel yourself when feeling sick, such as
diarrhea, lack of appetite or a look of being out of it can be a
sign that he has a bug. But, on the other hand, if the symptoms
last more than a few days, it's time to call your vet. They may
have something more serious such as parasites or an infection.
One of your first concerns should be when you pet has diarrhea.
This is very important to notice especially in puppies. Again,
it may seem like he just has a bug, but it can also signal that
there is something more wrong such as a virus, parasite or
bacterial infection. While a change in the type of food the dog
eats or just the stress he is under can cause it, it's important
to take steps to protect your animal when he has diarrhea. You
need to insure your pet, especially your puppy, does not
dehydrate. If the condition lasts for more than a day or so, you
should call your vet. You may need to collect a sample for the
vet so that he or she can figure out what the problem is and how
to treat it.
What about a dog with what looks like a cold? Dogs that are
coughing or have discharge coming from their nose are often
suffering from a URI (Upper respiratory infection.) These are
caused by a virus or bacteria that are lurking in the air. It is
important for you to realize what is happening with your dog,
for your sake and the pets. What they have is something they can
pass on to you and your family as well. Some pets can develop
dehydration or even develop pneumonia. Dogs that are exposed to
a shelter like situation can also contract other respiratory
diseases such as Bortadella or kennel cough. Rest and some
proper care can have the dog over this disease within a few
days. You can have your dog vaccinated for this condition which
is a great thing to do for anyone who uses a doggie daycare of
needs to use boarding shelters for when you travel.
Most municipalities will require that all dogs receive a certain
number of vaccinations. These are very important to your dog's
health. They help to prevent more deadly diseases from affecting
your pet. For example, parvovirus, distemper and rabies are
diseases that can be vaccinated against. Your dog will likely
need to have a booster vaccine every year or so to protect them
continuously. Doing this protects you and the dog as well as
other dogs in the area.
Parasites can also attack and harm a dog. For many dogs, there
are a number of parasites that can affect them. In order to
monitor for this, your dog will need to be seen by a vet
regularly and the vet is likely to need you to provide them with
a sample of fecal matter. A good thing to watch for is small
rice sized granules in the dog's bedding or near its anus. This
is a sign of worms and your pet needs to be seen by a vet to
help stop the problem. But, that's not all of the parasites that
can infect your dog. On his skin there can also be parasites.
For example, mange and sarcoptic mites are critters that like to
live here the hair follicle and on the skin of the pet. Ear
mites live inside the pet's ear. They can really cause your dog
pain and should be taken care of. You may not be able to see
them, either. If your dog is uncomfortable or is scratching
quite a bit, even skin biting, there are most likely parasites
that need to be taken care of. Of course, there are also fleas
to contend with.
You should always consult a qualified veterinarian if you are
concerned about your pet's health.
About the author:
Best Pet Health
Information is a resource which will help you find
infomation, hints and tips to keeping your dog happy and
healthy. http://www.best-pet-health.info This article may be
reprinted in full so long as the resource box and live links are
included intact.
Niall Kennedy
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