What kind of sicknesses can dogs get?

Answer 1

dogs can get alot of things. but parvo is the main one. here is some information on parvo: = Symptoms = The symptoms may not appear in order. Every dog is different and will begin the symptoms in different stages. * You may notice your dog is not playing as much and seems to be lying around a lot more. * Vomiting - The vomit is yellow froth (bile) * Diarrhea - Diarrhea has a very foul odor (worse than any smell you have encountered). It starts out with a yellowish or greenish looking stool then turns into a dark-brown-runny stool. * Depression * Your dog may or may not have a fever * They will dehydrate very quickly becoming skin and bones in a very short time. Very few dogs survive without intervention of some kind. = Exposure = Parvo is extremely contagious. It is passed in the feces or vomit of an infected dog. It can be brought into your yard on your tires, on your feet or clothing after handling an infected animal. It can be passed from yard to yard by birds carrying the virus on their feet or people going "kennel-hopping" carrying the virus on clothing or shoes. = Incubation = The usual incubation time for Parvo is three to fifteen days. When the virus is introduced into the body, it finds its way into the lymph glands of the animal and incubates. Eventually the virus will leave the glands and work its way into the intestinal tract where it will begin the process of eating away the intestinal lining bringing on the Parvo symptoms. It will also go into the marrow of the bones causing the puppy's immune system to be compromised. This can cause infection, which makes an antibiotic extremely necessary. Again, this process usually takes anywhere from 3 to 15 days, so the number of days between exposure and your puppy showing symptoms is quite variable. = Duration of Parvo? = Parvo puppies treated with Parvaid are generally ready to eat on their own within 2 days (less than ½ the time than those not treated with Parvaid and Vibactra Plus). If the puppy has recently been vaccinated or wormed before becoming sick the time frame will be longer, up to 1 week, depending on the puppies immune system. We recommend using Amber Technology's Vaccination and Wormer Detox to help increase the survival rate. When a puppy is trying to overcome more than 1 obstacle (Parvo and worms, Parvo and Coccidia etc.) it can take over a week. If treated early the average is 4 - 5 days. Be patient, CALM and consistent with your puppy. If you are stressed and upset your puppy will feel this too. Try to keep the environment as quiet and relaxed as you can, so that your puppy feels safe and secure. A calm and soothing environment supports their immune system, as much as it can support ours. = Treatment Options = Here is a list of options you have in caring for your Parvo infected puppy (there may be other options available): # Veterinarian Care - Your Veterinarian will treat the symptoms of Parvo by giving fluids, supportive care and antibiotics. If your puppy is very ill your veterinarian may suggest that you end your puppies life. (you may opt to give your Vet the Parvaid to use in addition to Veterinarian treatment) # Home care with veterinarian supportive care - It may be an option to treat your puppy at home and transport him or her to the Veterinarian for daily IV fluids. # A third option would be to treat your puppy at home.