DOGS VIRAL INFECTIONS AND SYMPTOMS

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  • Rabies(hydrophobia) is a fatal viral disease that can affect any mammal, although the close relationship of dogs with humans makes canine rabies a zoonotic concern. Vaccination of dogs for rabies is commonly required by law.

  • Canine paravo virus is a sometimes fatal gastrointestinal infection that mainly affects puppies. It occurs worldwide.SYMPTOMS:

  • Canine corona virus is a gastrointestinal disease that is usually asymptomatic or with mild clinical signs. The signs are worse in puppies.
  • Canine distemper is an often fatal infectious disease that mainly has respiratory and neurological signs.SYMPTOMS:

  • Canine influenza is a newly emerging infectious respiratory disease. Up to 80 percent of dogs infected will have symptoms, but the mortality rate is only 5 to 8 percent.SYMPTOMS:

  • Infectious canine hepatitis is a sometimes fatal infectious disease of the liver.SYMPTOM:

  • Canine herpes virus is an infectious disease that is a common cause of death in puppies less than three weeks old.SYMPTOMS:

  • Pseudo rabies (Morbus Aujeszky) is an infectious disease that primarily affects swine, but can also cause a fatal disease in dogs with signs similar to rabies.Symptoms of Mad Itch (Pseudorabies) in Dogs
    • Fever.
    • Respiratory distress.
    • Intense itching (pruritis), hence the name ‘Mad Itch’
    • Central nervous system signs like erratic behavior, circling and eventual paralysis.
    • Physical sensitivity of the skin (hyperesthesia)
    • Sudden death.
  • Canine minute virus is an infectious disease that can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal signs in young puppies.Symptoms of Canine Minute Virus in Dogs
    • Lethargy.
    • Losing weight.
    • Abdominal pain.
    • Profuse vomiting.
    • Bloody diarrhea.
    • Dehydration.
    • Fever.
    • Hypothermia.

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