things to think about if you are a pet owner
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Things to think about if you are a pet owner. major health concerns of dogs. Dog diseases. Infectious diseases Caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Canine Distemper. Caused by inhalation of airborne virus Early vomiting and diarrhea Later: tremor-epileptic fits. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Things to think about if you are a pet owner
major health concerns of dogs
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Dog diseases
Infectious diseasesCaused by pathogenic
microorganisms
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Canine Distemper
Caused by inhalation of airborne virus
Early vomiting and diarrheaLater:
tremor-epileptic fits
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Canine Parvovirus Infection
VirusContaminated feces
Mostly affects young pupsSymptoms
vomitingbloody diarrhearefusal to eat
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Canine Parvovirus
http://www.petservice.com/libraries/pictures/parvo_pict.html
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Kennel Cough (tracheobronchitis)
Respiratory diseaseContracted in confinement
pet shopsdog showskennels
Symptom: cough
http://www.petservice.com/libraries/pictures/bord_pict.html
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Rabies
Viral diseaseAttacks the central nervous system
All warm-blooded animals can transmit rabies
Symptoms:Occur 2 weeks to 3 months after
biteSevere can be within 10 days
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Rabies “Furious” rabies
act strange then wander offattack and bite anythingfrothing at the mouth
“Dumb” rabiesno wandering but paralysis of lower
jawfollowed by paralysis of body and
death
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Infectious dog diseases
Canine Brucellosis Bacterial disease Causes abortion Failure to whelp Enlargement of the lymph nodes Swelling of the scrotum and testicles
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Infectious dog diseases
Salmonellosisbacterial diseaseingestion of food
contaminated with feces
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Noninfectious
Heart diseaseSymptoms:
coughing at night during sleepcoughing during exerciseopen mouth breathing at rest
Congenital (birth)Contracted
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Noninfectious Cataracts
cloudy, white opacity of lens
can be hereditary or not can cause blindness found mostly in older
dogs
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Noninfectious
Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Inherited trait Environmental conditions
too much exercise rough play excessive weight gain rapid growth
Affects the hip joints and is common in large breeds
http://www.belfield.com/xray2.jpg
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NoninfectiousArthritis
Degenerative joint diseasepainlamenessstiffness in the joints
Large, old, and obese dogs are more prone to the disease
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Noninfectious Tetanus
Caused by a bacteria spores are present in the soil and feces of
various animals produces toxins
over stimulation of the dog’s nervous system Symptoms
spasms of facial muscles Paralysis Lockjaw inability to stand prolapse of the third eyelid
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Fungal diseases
RingwormMost common fungal diseaseSymptoms
begin as broken hairs around the face ears, or feet
reddened and scaly skincrusting and scaling in severe
cases
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Fungal diseases
Blastomycosisinhaling infected spores of soil
enriched with bird or bat droppings
Symptoms:coughingrapid breathingpneumonia and fever
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Internal Parasites
Ascarids Roundworms that may grow to 8” in length Affect mainly puppies
deprive them of nutrients Severe infestation will cause a pot-bellied
appearance Transmitted by female dogs to puppies Danger to children
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Internal parasites-
HookwormsBlood sucking parasites
Adult worms are about 1” longAttach to the small intestine
causing small spots of bleedingcan cause severe loss of blood into the
intestineanemia
Affects all ages of dogs
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Hookworms
http://www.bullwrinkle.com/ShoppingPages/dog-hookworms.htm
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Internal Parasites Whipworms
Broad at one end and narrow at the other They use the narrow end to attach to the cecum
and lower digestive tract Adults are about 2 ½” long
produce “shell” protected eggs may live in the soil for years
Produce watery feces May result in dehydration and death if
untreated
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Whipworms
http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/Photos/CanineWhipworms.jpg
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Internal Parasites
Tapeworms Usually the largest worms affecting dogs
1’ or more in length Most depend on a host such as a flea or
wild rabbit Flat and segmented
small intestine shed terminal segments in feces
Not harmful for dogs but may cause serious injury to humans
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Internal Parasites Heartworms
Thin worms that grow to a length of 14” live in the major artery carrying blood from the
heart to the lungs Serious threat to dogs
Major injury to vital organs Symptoms:
frequent coughing labored breathing fainting
Transmitted by mosquitoes Prevention is preferred to treatment
treatment must occur early
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Heartworms
http://www.shakervet.com/heartworm.html
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Heartworms
http://www.shakervet.com/heartworm.html
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External Parasites Fleas
Small blood sucking insectsmove rapidly over the skin
Develop from eggs to adult in as little as 16 days
first detected in the groin and rump areacause irritation and extreme itching
Controlled with powders, dips, shampoos, collars, oral insecticides, foggers and sprays
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External Parasites
Ticks Blood sucking arthropods
Two main families Hard tick
Brown dog tick can survive indoors American dog tick lives in grass and on shrubs
Soft tick Spirose Ear tick
larvae and nymph stage live in and cause irritation to the outer ear canal
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External Parasites
LiceWingless insects
BloodsuckersNot common on dogsSevere hair loss from scratching and
rubbingTwo treatments 12 days apart with dips,
dusts, or sprays
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External Parasites
MitesTiny, eight legged arachnids Demodectic mites do not
usually cause problems, but a severe infestation may result in hair loss, reddening of skin, and encrusting either in spots or over the entire body
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External Parasites
Two types of Sarcoptic mitesBurrow within the outer layer of
skinhighly contagiousmange or scabies
intense irritation and itching may result in the dog injuring itself as it tries to scratch, chew or rub the skin
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External Parasites
Ear mitesHighly contagiousOuter ear canal They are a common problem
with infected animals shaking their head
Flea products are effective in treatment as well as ear drops
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External ParasitesCheyletiella mites
Contagious Cause a condition known as
“walking dandruff”Severe scaling on the back may occur
Itching is not as severe as with other mite infestations
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External Parasites Chiggers
Orange-red larvae stages of Trombicula mites
cause an itchy, red rash on the belly, face and legs
Picked up from underbrushRemain on the skin for a short timeUsually do not require treatment other than
something to stop the itching
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Poisons
InsecticidesMay cause poisoning if ingested in
large anountsOrganophosphates and carbamate
compoundsMain source of insecticidal poisoning
Boric acid from roach baitArsenic from ant traps
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Poisons
HerbicidesGlyphosphate
Round-UpArsenic-based weed killers
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Poisons
PlantsPhilodendronDieffenbachia (Dumbcane)
Mouth swells to the point that you can not talk
PothosCaladium
contain insoluble calcium oxadate crystals
cause irritation to the mouth and intestinal tract
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Dieffenbachia
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Caladium
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Philodendron
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Pothos
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Poisons
Household chemicals and cleanersCan cause sickness if ingested
AmmoniaBleachBoratesHydroxidesPine oil
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Poisons
RodenticidesUsed for rodent control
Strychnine & warfarininternal bleedingdeath if ingested in sufficient
quantities
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Poisons
AntifreezeCommon sourceSugary tasteSymptoms:
Appear drunkDepressed