A small puppy is more vulnerable to disease than vaccinated dogs with a mature and strong immune system. Being uninformed, you may miss signs that you have a sick baby in your arms.
Today in the article we will consider the most common puppy diseases.
1. Puppy Disease: Parasites
Many puppies become infected with parasites (roundworms, nematodes, fleas, ticks) at an early age. From the mother - with breast milk, independently - during the first walks, from other domestic animals, from the owner, who can be a carrier.
Symptoms of intestinal parasites include loose stools, upset stomach, changes in appetite, lethargy. The veterinarian can offer an oral drug that will allow the puppy's body to neutralize and remove parasites from the body.
Symptoms of the presence of fleas and ticks are itching, hair loss, the presence of white and black waste fleas. For treatment, external preparations, shampoos, creams, collars are used. In difficult cases, injections to prevent the development of infections.
2. Puppy Disease: Digestive Problems
Puppies, like babies, have sensitive digestive systems, so they often suffer from digestive problems, such as diarrhea, vomiting and constipation.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea can have a wide range of causes - some can be serious. If your puppy begins to have diarrhea and does not stop within 3 days, and especially if you notice the presence of blood, immediately take the puppy to the veterinarian.
Constipation
Constipation is also one of the puppy's most common problems. This is not uncommon. And if, in addition to constipation, the puppy is active and cheerful for several days, you do not need to worry. The most important thing is to make sure that the puppy drinks a lot of water and moves a lot. You can also add fiber to his meal: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed. If your puppy suffers from chronic constipation, consult your veterinarian. In addition, make sure that the baby’s diet contains probiotics and fatty acids - = they are necessary to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Vomiting
The puppy may be tormented by vomiting when he absorbs food too quickly or eats too much. Eliminating this is quite easy - just control the pet. Divide one meal into parts and give gradually. When vomiting - give the baby more drink, he may suffer from rapid dehydration. If you noticed that apart from vomiting, the puppy began to salivate profusely, lethargy, the pet began to whimper, saying that he was in pain - immediately bring him to the veterinarian.
3. Diseases of puppies: scabies
There are several types of scabies: cheilitiosis, ear scabies, sarcoptosis, notedrosis, demodecosis. Scabies can cause a lot of inconvenience due to the strongest court that it causes. In addition to itching, active hair loss begins, the appearance of rough brown scabs on the skin. Scabies is an infectious disease that can affect people as well, so be careful if you suspect your pet is infected. Puppies with a healthy and strong immune system usually rarely suffer from this disease. There are many quality products that can be used to combat scabies and strengthen the immune system.
4. Puppy Disease: Parvovirus
The virus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact with infected feces. Parvovirus mainly affects puppies and young dogs. Puppies between weaning and up to six months are most at risk. There are two forms of parvovirus - intestinal (more common) and cardiac (less common, but more deadly). Symptoms - loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, fever. If you notice these symptoms, consult your veterinarian. Also now there is a vaccination against this virus. And if your puppy's mom was vaccinated, she could pass on some of her virus protection through milk.
5. Dog plague
This is one of the most common puppy diseases. It is a highly infectious and contagious disease caused by a virus that infects and causes serious damage to puppy respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. Puppies infected with plague have a very high mortality rate. Although any dogs can become infected with canine distemper, the most at risk are young puppies (under four months of age) and dogs that have not been vaccinated against the virus. Therefore, remember that timely vaccination against plague is extremely important to protect your puppy from this viral infection.
6. Puppy Disease: Dental Problems
When the puppy is 2 to 3 months old, his baby teeth begin to fall out. Milk teeth weaken and fall out when a molar breaks out under them. Usually this process goes unnoticed and painlessly. But sometimes the body can malfunction. Then the molar can germinate next to the milk tooth, thereby causing problems in the dentition. In this case, a consultation with a veterinarian is necessary.
7. Hypoglycemia
A disease that results in a drop in blood sugar. This can be caused by malnutrition and a poorly formed diet. If your dog has hypoglycemia, it may show signs of lethargy and even cramps. Contact your veterinarian to adjust your puppy's diet and start drug therapy to maintain good health.
8. Trachiobronchitis
You might think that your puppy is stuck in your throat. A cough associated with acute infectious trachiobronchitis is a severe cough, sometimes accompanied by vomiting. This is a very serious inflammation of the trachea and bronchial tree and is most often found in dogs living in large cities or taken from a kennel.
Increased attention to the health of your pet, especially at a young age, is the key to the successful prevention and treatment of any ailments. Remember to visit your veterinarian regularly and get vaccinated.
