Dog Diseases, Bites, Worms & Ticks
Pets occupy an esteemed place in many of our households, often being treated as members of the family. They offer a source of amusement, pleasure, and companionship. more
Sharing homes with pets is a way of life for many Americans at least 60 percent by some estimates. And the companionship, affection and trust of pets can provide distinct health benefits for their owners. more
When bees defend their colonies, they target furry and dark-colored objects that
resemble their natural enemies: bears and skunks. more
Ascaris is a worm that lives in the small intestine. Infection
with Ascaris is called ascariasis (ass-kuh-rye-uh-sis). more
Alcohol is a dangerous substance for pets. Common sources include... more
Beaver Fever is a disease that people can contract by drinking
water from a contaminated source, such as a pond, a lake, or even
a puddle. more
Summertime is wonderful for outdoor activities for your pet,
but can result in exposure to bees, wasps, hornets, ants, and
other biting insects. more
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria of
the genus Brucella. These bacteria are primarily passed among
animals, and they cause disease in many different vertebrates.
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Plague is a disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
The bacterium lives in the gut of the rodent flea and is
transmitted when an infected flea bites a human or animal. more
Campylobacter is one of the most common bacterial causes of
diarrheal illness in the United States. Virtually all cases occur
as isolated, sporadic events, not as a part of large outbreaks. more
Cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis)
(krip-toe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis) is a parasitic disease caused by
Cryptosporidium parvum. more
Dogs can carry a variety of germs that can make people sick.
Some of these germs are common and some are rare. more
People can catch some diseases from their pets. Have you heard
of ringworm, toxoplasmosis or canine roundworms? All of these are
zoonoses, a term for animal diseases that can be shared between
animals and humans. more
All animals, including people,
occasionally have itchy ears. However, if your pet is constantly
scratching them or is rubbing its head on the floor and walking
with its head tilted to the side, it may have an ear infection. more
Ear mites are small parasites (called Otodectes cyanotis) that
can infest the ear canals of both dogs and cats, causing severe
itching which leads to self-trauma. more
Pets have a love and hate relationship with them—they
love pets and pets hate them. more
If you think just killing the adult fleas on your pet means that
he or she is safe from further flea infestation, think again! more
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) also termed flea-bite
hypersensitivity, is an allergic skin reaction to flea saliva. more
While there are more than 200 species of fleas in this
country, the main troublemaker for pets is the cat flea. more
Fleas are truly devoted to their work. In one day, a single
flea can bite your cat or dog more than 400 times. more
Dr. Jocelyn Wellington points out that the most successful treatment is prevention by
applying fly repellent before open wounds from bites develop. more
Giardiasis (GEE-are-DYE-uh-sis) is a diarrheal illness caused
by a one-celled, microscopic parasite, Giardia intestinalis (also
known as Giardia lamblia). more
Heartworm disease is a serious yet preventable disease spread
by mosquitoes. more
Heartworm is transmitted from dog to dog (and cat to cat) by
mosquitoes. Over 70 species of mosquitoes have already been
implicated. more
Most people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can and should keep their pets, however you should know the health risks of owning a pet or caring for animals.more
Hookworm infection is a disease caused by several species of
parasites. more
"Hot spots" are localized skin infections that are
usually caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus intermedius,
although other bacteria can be involved. more
Puppies and dogs can carry around lots of worms. A
dog can appear totally normal and healthy on the outside, but
inside, worms may be lurking. more
Most pet owners are aware that worms can be a serious problem
for pets. They also know that worms carry with them the potential
to produce serious illness, or even kill pets. more
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by Leishmania spp.
This disease is rare in the United States, but is occasionally
found in dogs. more
Leptospirosis is a disease is caused by spiral shaped bacteria
called leptospires. It occurs worldwide and can affect humans as
well as many wild and domestic animals, including dogs and cats. more
Lyme disease is a bacterial disease caused by Borrelia
burgdorferi (boar-ELL-ee-uh burg-dorf-ERR-eye). more
People can get plague from an infected animal, but this
is very rare. more
Pets have a penchant for chewing on plants! Not being
particularly fussy about what they eat, pets will often chew on
plants that are NOT edible, some of which are toxic. more
Veterinarians have been prescribing approved animal drugs that are similar to human drugs for years. more
Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, a
species of bacteria that is distributed globally. more
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous
system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Once symptoms
appear, rabies is always fatal in animals and people. more
Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous
system, causing convulsions, paralysis, and, finally, death. more
Wild animals are much more likely to carry rabies, especially
raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes, and coyotes. However, dogs, cats,
cattle (cows), or any warm-blooded animal can pass rabies to
people. more
Ringworm is a skin and scalp disease caused by several
different kinds of fungi. more
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most severe and most frequently reported rickettsial illness in the United States. more
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease caused by the
bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii (rick-ETT-cee-uh rick-ETT-cee-eye), which is carried by ticks. more
Salmonellosis (sal-mohn-el-OH-sis) is a bacterial disease
caused by the bacterium Salmonella. Many different kinds of
Salmonella can make people sick. more
The smallpox vaccine does not contain smallpox, but it does contain a virus called vaccinia. If you receive a smallpox vaccination, you can spread the vaccinia virus from your vaccination site until it has completely healed and the scab has fallen off, usually in about three weeks. more
The most common tapeworm of dogs and cats in the United States
is called Dipylidium caninum (DIE-pih-LID-ee-um K-nine-um).
Infection is common and found throughout the world. more
If a tick is removed within 24 hours, the chances of it
transmitting Lyme disease or other infections are much less. more
Lyme disease is one of many tick-transmitted diseases. The
Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi hitches a ride
inside the tick between hosts. more
Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal to human) infection caused
by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of
dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (T. cati). more
Tularemia is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium
Francisella tularensis. It is found mainly in the Northern
Hemisphere and is carried by many wild and domestic animals,
especially rabbits. more
Vaccines contain viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms that have been killed or altered so that they can no longer cause disease. more
Why does your pet need a set of boosters when beginning a vaccination program? Doesn't a single "shot" work? How do vaccines work to protect your pet from illness? more
The condition of dog warts is termed papillomatosis.
Papillomavirus (PV) causes some of the skin and mucous membrane
tumours that affect dogs. more
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