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Canine Distemper |
Canine distemper is considered the most
serious viral disease of dogs in the world.
Approximately 50% of non-vaccinated, non-immunized infected
with CD virus develop clinical signs of disease, and
approximately 90% of those dogs infected with CD die |
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The disease is considered airborne, and is highly
contagious. It more frequently and acutely affects
pups under 3 months of age. Early clinical signs
include anorexia, diarrhea, and dehydration. As the
disease progresses, fever, depression, vomiting, and bloody
diarrhea may be observed, accompanied by signs of
respiratory distress. |
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Coughing labored breathing, inflammation of tissues
around the eyes and nose, and mocopurulent oculonasal
discharge may occur. |
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Canine Para Influenza |
Canine Para Influenza is a highly contagious
respirator disease, which contributes to upper respiratory
disease and infections tracheobronchitis. |
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A characteristic clinical sign of CPI infection is
coughing that may be intensified by activity or excitement.
Environmental factors such as drafts, cold, and high
humidity may enhance the susceptibility to the disease |
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Typically, CPI is self-limiting, with a course of 5 to
10 days duration. However, secondary bacterial
infections of the respiratory tract are not uncommon, and
may complicate the clinical syndrome |
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Canine Kennel Cough |
Bordatella Bronchiseptica is one of the most
common causes of the Canine Upper Respiratory Disease
Complex, other wise known as "Kennel Cough" |
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The symptoms include a harsh gagging in an attempt to
clear small amounts of mucus from the throat. Body
temperature may be elevated as secondary bacterial infection
takes place. Highly contagious, this disease is
readily transmitted to susceptible dogs. |
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Canine Hepatitis |
Infectious Canine Hepatitis is characterized by
fever leucopenia, enlarged tonsils, hepatitis, nephritis,
and occasional uveitis with corneal opacity. |
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Vaccination with modified live canine hepatitis vaccine,
although effective in disease prevention, has certain
disadvantages. Following vaccination, persistent
kidney infections mya occur, causing vaccine virus shedding
in the urine. Uveitis and corneal apactiy ("blue
eyes") are occasionally observed 1 to 2 weeks post
vaccination. |
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Canine Adenovirus |
Canine Adenovirus Type 2 infections are primarily
respiratory, evidence by pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis,
and pharyngitis. |
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CAV-2 has not been associated with corneal opacity,
uveitis, or virus localization in the kidneys, which may be
characteristic of Canine Adenovirus Type 1 infections. |
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Canine Parvo Virus |
Canine Parvovirus is a very deadly disease |
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Infection results in enteric disease characterized by
sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhea, often hemorrhagic.
Leucopoenia often accompanies clinical signs.
Susceptible dogs of any age, CPV may occasionally cause
myocarditis that can result in acute heart failure after a
brief inconspicuous illness. |
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Canine Leptosirosis |
Canine Leptospirosis is an acute infectious
disease that is characterized by depression, fever, and loss
of appetite. The mucus membranes are usually deeply
congested. |
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Jaundice sometimes occurs indication severe liver
involvement. The kidneys can also be damaged,
resulting in uremia, vomiting, dehydration, polyuria
(excessive urination) and polydipsia (excessive thirst). |
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Canine Carona Virus |
Canine Corona Virus is a very serious disease,
whose symptoms include lethargy, anorexia, and depression. |
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The sudden onset of vomiting occurs, in which blood can
sometimes be found. Diarrhea is moderate to severe and
is projective. Feces is yellow-orange in color with
blood and mucus occasionally found. |
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