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The exact cause of Puppy strangles is not known. Bacterial, fungal or viral agents have not been isolated from affected lymph nodes. Attempts to transfer the disease by inoculation of neonatal puppies with tissue from affected dogs have also been unsuccessful.
Golden Retrievers, Gordon Setters, Yellow Labrador Retrievers, and Dachshunds seem to be predisposed. However, this condition has been described in a variety of breeds, including mixed-breed dogs.
This condition is autoimmune in nature so the first treatment should be with corticosteroids to calm down the immune system reaction. This is a life threatening condition and immediate treatment by your vet is essential.
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Are puppy strangles contagious?
No, puppy strangles is not contagious to other animals or humans. My little fosterpuppy has it and is improving because he's taking Clavamox2X/day and Prednisoneonce a day. Thank goodness!
Do most dogs survive puppy strangles?
yes half the time
If a puppy ate 1 puppy will she at all of her puppies?
umm.. your puppy shouldn't eat puppies. if they do take it to the vet.
What color will a puppies urine be on a puppy pad?
A puppies urine should be yellow on a puppy pad.
Plural noun for puppy?
Puppies.* When making plurals of words that end in y, the y changes to i then add es.lady - ladies, baby - babies, gravy - gravies,
What are the potential risks and concerns associated with purchasing a puppy from a seller who advertises them as "lemon puppies"?
Purchasing a puppy advertised as a "lemon puppy" can pose risks as these puppies may have health or behavioral issues. Sellers might not disclose all problems, leading to potential costly vet bills and emotional stress for the buyer. It's important to thoroughly research and consider these risks before buying a puppy labeled as a "lemon."
How do you enter a puppy in the Puppy Bowl?
Unfortunatley, As fun as that would be, it is impossible. All puppies in the puppy bowl are puppies up for adoption. They dont take puppies already living in someones home
How many puppies are in the puppy bowl?
5 puppies are in the basket
Where were puppies born?
That depends where you got the puppy from. If the puppy is from a breeder, the breeder often breeds dogs in her own home. If you got the puppy from an animal shelter, the puppies are often taken from puppy mills (places that breed massive numbers of puppies under bad conditions) or found on the streets. Puppies from puppy stores are usually purchased from breeders.
What are the singular and plural possessive for the word puppy?
The possessive form of the singular noun puppy is puppy's.The plural form of the noun puppy is puppies.The plural possessive form is puppies'.Examples:My puppy's name is Max.My puppies' names are Mickey and Minnie.
What are some of the things needed to raise healthy chocolate lab puppies?
Chocolate lab puppies are not much different to raise than another kind of puppy. You need lots of puppy chow, water, newspapers for messes, love, and patience.
What are puppy strangles?
"Puppy strangles is a disorder that affects pups less than four months of age and is not completely understood. Several names have been used. They include juvenile pyoderma, juvenile cellulitis and lymphadenitis and puppy strangles. The disorder is a pustular and crusting dermatitis or skin inflammation that occurs in puppies less than three to four months of age. Pustules are usually present on the muzzle, inside the ear and on the lip margins. Swelling of the muzzle may be severe. The wounds begin draining after a few days and are replaced by scabs. Many dogs also develop swollen lymph nodes. Puppies feel depressed and may have a fever and joint pain. This condition is not a bacterial infection but more a type of hypersensitivity or immune dysfunction. It does not respond to antibiotic therapy alone. A good response is usually seen with antibiotics and high doses of steroids." from www.petplace.com
