Infectious diseases of Dogs
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![How Can You Tell If a Dog Has a Fever Without a Thermometer?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/9/1/how_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_a_fever_without_a_thermometer_5196_300_150.jpg)
Fever in dogs is a symptom of various diseases, whether relatively mild or life threatening. It is part of the dog's immune response, resulting a significant increase in the dog's internal body temperature. The response of the immune system is provoked by various medical conditions, such as infections and...
![Sore Mouth in Dogs - Causes and Treatment](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/1/sore_mouth_in_dogs_causes_and_treatment_5184_300_150.jpg)
It might take a while for us to notice a sore mouth in our dog. Generally speaking, dogs are good at hiding their pain. The cause of their sore mouth may have originated a long time before we observe any symptoms. If we see the dog pawing their face or refusing to eat due to the discomfort present in their...
![What Is Tetanus in Dogs? - Symptoms and Treatment](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/4/5/what_is_tetanus_in_dogs_symptoms_and_treatment_4543_300_150.jpg)
Tetanus is a neurological disease caused by a neurotoxin. It is caused in dogs by a bacterial infection that begins in the animal's body through an open wound. The toxin attacks the nerves, spinal cord and brain, causing muscle spasms in the animal. Contrary to popular belief, tetanus is not found exclusively...
![My Dog Has Paw Fungus - Causes and Treatment](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/4/4/my_dog_has_paw_fungus_causes_and_treatment_4443_300_150.jpg)
Although a dog's paws are protected by a layer of keratinized tissue, it is still possible for them to develop a fungal infection. In fact, due to the greater contact a dog's feet have with various surfaces, they are one of the body parts which are most commonly exposed to fungus. Ringworm and yeast...
![Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs - Types, Signs & Treatment](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/3/9/urinary_tract_infections_in_dogs_types_signs_treatment_1937_300_150.jpg)
When we see our dog is having trouble urinating, it is common for many dog guardians to ask can my dog get a UTI (urinary tract infection)? Dogs can indeed suffer from UTIs and do so in a similar way to humans. In fact, urinary and bladder infections in dogs are relatively common. Both male and female...
![What Is Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) in Dogs?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/4/6/what_is_osteomyelitis_bone_infection_in_dogs_3649_300_150.jpg)
Osteomyelitis in dogs is the inflammation of the bone due to a bacterial or fungal infection. This painful disease will need professional intervention as soon as possible as the treatment takes several weeks to various months, depending on the type of osteomyelitis and its severity.
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![Metritis in Dogs - Uterine Infection Causes & Treatment](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/4/3/metritis_in_dogs_uterine_infection_causes_treatment_3341_300_150.jpg)
Metritis is something which can only happen to female dogs. This is because it is an infection of the uterus. A bacterial infection, it occurs during birthing or shortly thereafter. There are different causes of metritis, as we will see further on in this AnimalWised article. While we should be ensuring...
![Sepsis in Dogs - Symptoms, Treatment And Contagion](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/6/2/sepsis_in_dogs_symptoms_treatment_and_contagion_3268_300_150.jpg)
Bacteria are single-celled microscopic organisms that live in the environment, on the skin, in a respiratory tract and/or digestive and urinary tract of animals and people. Some bacteria are capable of causing diseases and reaching the blood, but this is normally done so in a small number and can be killed...
![Hemolytic Anemia In Dogs](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/9/6/hemolytic_anemia_in_dogs_2697_300_150.jpg)
Anemia is not a disease in itself, but a blood disorder which often results from disease, as well as other causes. It describes the condition of low red blood cells and/or low hemoglobin in the dog's blood. There are several types of anemia, each with its particular characteristics and respective treatments....
![Can a Spayed Dog Get Pyometra?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/5/can_a_spayed_dog_get_pyometra_2525_300_150.jpg)
While it is an invasive procedure, spaying your dog has a range of benefits. Their lack of ability to become pregnant prohibits the birth of puppies we don't have the resources to care for and thus reducing the cases of abandoned pets which need shelter care. Neutering also helps with their psychological...
![Why Does my Dog Have Swollen Breasts?](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/5/why_does_my_dog_have_swollen_breasts_2516_300_150.jpg)
Female dogs breastfeed like all mammals, their name deriving from their mammary glands used to produce milk. This milk is full of nutrients and designed to keep their vulnerable puppies fed and protected from potential infection. Sometimes these mammaries can become engorged, often looking red or swollen....
![Why Does My Dog Pee a Little Blood?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/1/5/why_does_my_dog_pee_a_little_blood_2511_300_150.jpg)
Blood in a dog's urine can be a worrying sign. It's called hematuria and is usually a symptom that your dog's health is impaired, possibly seriously. The most common causes can range from urinary tract infections (UTIs) to tumors, kidney stones to infectious diseases like parvovirus. Therefore, if you see drops...
![Perforated Eardrum in Dogs](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/9/3/perforated_eardrum_in_dogs_2392_300_150.jpg)
Our dogs' ears are very sensitive to lesions. An otitis can cause our pet to go through a very important decay and anorexia due to pain and discomfort.
Otitis externa can cause a perforated eardrum due to secretion and inflammation of the ear canal. The medical treatment varies according to whether...
![Mastitis in Dogs](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/0/2/mastitis_in_dogs_203_300_150.jpg)
Canine mastitis is one of the most common conditions that affect nursing dogs or dogs that have recently given birth; it can even occur in female dogs that are not pregnant. For this reason, if a bitch is a member of our family it is important to know the symptoms that it can cause and the treatments that...