6 Most Common Health Problems For Dogs

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6 Most Common Health Problems For Dogs
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• Dogs are the loyal companion that depends on us
  for their routine life and their care.
• So, it is our duty to pay a heed on our pets and
  be meticulous with their well-being because there
  are many diseases that can deteriorate your furry
  pals health if not taken proper care.
• Hence, it is essential for dog parents to beware
  of some most common health problems in dogs so
  that you know what to do when any such diseases
  occur in dogs.

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Kennel Cough

• Kennel cough is one of the most common diseases
  in dogs, which is a contagious respiratory
  disease that spreads through air and touch. 
• A dog having kennel cough can display the similar
  symptoms as common cold. Dogs catch kennel cough
  when they inhale virus or bacteria into their
  respiratory tract and can display symptoms such
  as runny nose, laziness, loss of appetite, mild
  fever, sneezing and a bad cough.
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• However, the good thing is that there are
  vaccines available for kennel cough to make your
  pup immune to it.

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Heartworms

• A dog gets heartworms when an infected mosquito
  bites him. Heartworm disease or dirofilariasis is
  a potentially fatal disease in dogs. It takes a
  span of 6 to 7 months for larvae to mature into
  adult heartworm once an infected mosquito bites
  the dog.
• Heartworm disease can be detrimental to your
  dogs health and its treatment can be a painful
  process. Irrespective of the ages, heartworm
  diseases can affect any dogs and thats why it is
  crucial to provide heartworm preventives to the
  dog.

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Fleas Ticks

• Its a known fact that fleas and ticks are
  harmful for your pet. A flea bite can result into
  flea infestation and dangerous flea-borne
  diseases if left untreated, Therefore, it is
  crucial for pet parents to immediately get your
  pet rid of fleas. 
• Ticks are the ubiquitous creatures that can harm
  your pet and can cause many malignant tick-borne
  diseases if left untreated. Therefore, it is
  always wise to provide flea and tick
  preventives to your dog in order to protect him
  from flea and tick infestation.

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Canine Parvovirus

• Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease
  in dogs. It is a disease mostly found in pups
  between 6 to 20 weeks of age but it can also
  affect older animals sometimes. It spreads very
  easily in the dogs and puppies that are
  unvaccinated. 
• A dog or puppy can catch hold of this disease as
  soon as they encounter an infected animal. This
  virus makes dog immensely sick. The symptoms of
  canine parvovirus include lethargy, depression,
  lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and sudden
  fever. 
• However, the good part is that there is a vaccine
  available to prevent canine parvovirus and keep
  your pet safe.

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Gastroenteritis

• Gastroentertis in dogs is a common condition that
  involves diarrhea accompanied with vomiting in
  dogs.
• This disease can be tough to treat in dogs and it
  causes may vary. This chronic condition can occur
  suddenly in dogs due to their diet imbalance or
  many other factors including intestinal
  parasites, ingestion of spoiled or raw food, food
  allergy, chances of intestinal flora and
  gastrointestinal ulcers. 
• It is recommended to immediately have a word with
  your vet and they will guide you on how to
  eliminate all risk of gastroenteritis condition.

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Ear Infection In Dogs

• Ear infection in dogs is again a common disease
  especially for dogs that spend most of their time
  outdoors. Any object such as dirt, dust, grass or
  any foreign body can becomes lodged inside the
  dogs ear causing sever itching and irritation in
  ears. 
• In order to prevent such ear infection in dogs,
  pet-parents should ensure cleanliness of the
  dogs ear. Consider using ear cleaner for your
  pet and make sure that you keep your pets ear
  clean.
• No matter how particular and careful we are when
  it comes to our pets health, they can still fall
  ill due to such common diseases around them.
  Therefore, ensure to have a regular visit to your
  vet in order to beware of your pets health
  condition.

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