10 Dog Diseases That Dogs Are Suffering Worldwide

Here is the list of the common dog diseases that dogs suffer from worldwide.(Not in particlular order.)

1. Parvovirus - Parvovirus is a worldwide dog disease. It is extremely contagious, especially among puppies, and can overwhelm a dog leading to death within 48 to 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms include depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and severe diarrhea. Parvo vaccination is essential with booster shots as recommended.

2. Canine Distemper - Distemper is a very serious viral disease. Puppies from three to six months old are particularly susceptible. It is characterized by lethargy, fever, catarrh, photophobia, and vomiting.

3. Rabies - Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system. It is fatal to humans,dogs and other mammals if symptoms appear. Symptoms include irritability,fever,headache,and fear of water or hydrophobia. That is why state laws uniformly requires rabies vaccination to stop the spread of this deadly disease

4. Kennel Cough - It is a respiratory disease prevalent in kennels and shelters, Symptoms can include a dry hacking cough along with inflammation of the larynx, bronchial tubes and trachea. Vaccination, as often as every six months is recommended.

5. Leptospirosis - It is a disease of worldwide significance that infects both animals and humans. It is transmitted between animals through contact with infected urine; venereal and placental transfer; bite wounds; or the ingestion of infected tissue. Symptoms include fever,anorexia,vomiting,dehydration and increased thirst.

6. Heartworm - Heartworms are parasites that grow and multipliy, infesting the chambers in the heart, arteries in the lungs. It is spread through bites from mosquito hosts. Symptoms appear gradually, usually manifested in easy tiring, lethargy and a soft cough. If not treated, it eventually brings on death by congestive heart failure in a once active animal.

7. Coronavirus - Canine Coronavirus (CCV) is the second leading viral cause of diarrhea in puppies.

8. Obesity - Just like in humans, dogs also suffer from being overweight that would result to serious medical problem. Limit food intake and provide your pets the adequate exercise that they need.

9. Lyme Disease - It is a bacterial disease that is spread by ticks. The early signs of Lyme disease in dogs are supposed to be loss of appetite, fever and lethargy. Lameness may occur at the same time or may occur later. In some dogs, enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually generalized enlargement) occurs. Treatment is with tetracycline, an antibiotic.

10. Infectious Canine Hepatitis - Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the liver and other organs, and is caused by Canine Adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1). It is spread only among domestic dogs and wild dogs such as wolves, coyotes, and foxes and is not related to human hepatitis. Symptoms range widely, from mild to severe, and include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, jaundice, light-colored stool, and stomach enlargement. Vaccination is recommended.