09 Mar Infectious Diseases of Dogs; Causes and Treatment (Part 3)

The most common dog diseases are rooted in infectious causes, infectious diseases are one of the most common diseases in these lovely animals that should be taken seriously. If not treated in time can lead to many problems in these animals. Regarding the symptoms of dog disease for infectious diseases, it should be said that since there are many and various infectious diseases, each of them has different symptoms. In the previous parts, we described some of the symptoms of viral diseases as well as the most common diseases of dogs. In this section, we will discuss the rest of them.

Bacterial ear infection

In cases where there’s underlying inflammation in the dog’s ear, the dog may also have a bacterial ear infection. This type of dog infection is more likely to occur with conditions such as allergies, excessive moisture in the ear canal, and co-infection with a type of yeast called Malassezia. Normally a healthy dog ​​can protect himself against these infectious bacteria; But dogs that have weaker immune systems for a variety of reasons are more likely to get this problem. Itching, redness and inflammation inside the ear, bad smell and accumulation of wax in the ear are some of the symptoms of ear infection in dogs. Its treatment is determined by the veterinarian according to the severity and condition of the disease. But in simpler cases, if the eardrum isn’t infected, the disease is usually treated with medication.

Salmonella infectious disease of dogs

Another infectious disease of dogs is Salmonella, which is caused by the bacterium Salmonella. The disease often causes symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, But it can also lead to more severe and dangerous symptoms. Salmonella bacteria may be present in raw or uncooked meat, raw eggs, spoiled foods, and can be transmitted to other dogs through the saliva and feces of an infected animal. This disease isn’t as common as other infectious diseases of dogs, But it can be transmitted to other animals such as cats and even humans. So it’s dangerous and serious. Some dogs may have no symptoms and are just carriers of the disease. But in general, a dog with this bacterial infectious disease shows the following symptoms within 72 hours: diarrhea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, dehydration, increased heart rate, weakness, lethargy, and miscarriage in pregnant dogs. Most cases of this disease are very mild and the dog’s immune system fights the infection well. But in some more severe cases, medical treatment is needed to prevent shock and even the dog’s death.

Dog’s stomach infection or helicobacter 

Stomach infections in dogs are caused by a spiral bacterium called Helicobacter, which can take many forms. There are approximately 38 different species of Helicobacter that cause disease in different animals. This bacterium is also present in our body and causes stomach ulcers and gastritis in us. In dogs, however, other forms of the bacterium usually cause gastrointestinal problems and infections. The exact cause of the infection in dogs isn’t yet known, But scientists are finding a link between the environment and the dog’s drinking water. Accumulation of dogs in shelters, drinking contaminated water, poor sanitation and transmission through dog saliva and feces are among the environmental factors that transmit the disease. A dog infected with this bacterium shows symptoms such as vomiting, dehydration, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, weakness and lethargy. The veterinarian diagnoses the disease with a thorough examination and some tests, such as endoscopy, and treats the dog with medication. However, in some cases, combination drugs will be more effective.

Infectious diseases are among the most common diseases of dogs and can have viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic agents. Symptoms of many diseases are similar to each other; Therefore it’s important to consult a veterinarian if you notice any signs of illness in your dog to determine the exact cause of the problem. Vaccination can prevent some of these infectious dog diseases, such as distemper and parvovirus. Also, quality health care, healthy nutrition, and regular visits to the groomer and veterinarian will greatly prevent the occurrence and progression of these infections. To have a healthy and lively dog, you need to pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming and much more. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. In all these steps, you can count on the specialized team of MishkaGrooming. Our experienced and precise groomers have groomed your dogs carefully and accurately so that they count the moments for the next session.