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As a pet owner, recognizing the symptoms of common illnesses in your dog is crucial for timely treatment and care. Here’s an overview of common canine diseases and other health issues that affect our furry fris:
Cancer: Discovering a diagnosis of cancer can be very frightening; however, it's essential to that different veterinarians may have differing opinions on how best to manage the condition. Always consider seeking a second opinion, possibly from a veterinary oncologist, when faced with this issue and thoroughly review your options.
Diabetes: Diabetes in dogs results from either an insufficient production or inefficient use of insulina hormone produced by the pancreas which helps glucose enter cells after digestion. After eating, glucose enters the dog's bloodstream thanks to insulin; however, if insulin is lacking or not utilized properly, blood sugar levels rise. An elevated blood sugar condition called hyperglycemia can lead to various complex health issues for dogs.
Heartworm: Heartworms are parasitic worms that reside in a dog's heart and pulmonary arteries after being transmitted through the bloodstreamtheir journey causing harm as they move into vessels of the lungs and heart chambers approximately six months post-infection. Hundreds of worms may live inside one dog over five to seven years.
Kennel Cough: Kennel cough is loosely referred to as a group of respiratory infections caused by both viral and bacterial factors that inflame the dog's voice box and rways, similar to chest colds in s.
Parvovirus: Parvovirus canine infection is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause severe illness.
Rabies: Rabies, a viral infection affecting all mammalian species including cats, dogs, and s, has been reported across every U.S. state except Hawi. The thought of rabies often evokes fear due to its near 100 fatality rate once symptoms appear.
Ringworm: Contrary to the name suggesting otherwise, ringworm isn't caused by worms but a fungus that can infect skin, hr, and nls, leading to patchy baldness areas in dogs and spreading among animals as well as s.
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