CORNEAL ULCERS IN DOGS

Corneal ulcers affect the cornea of the transparent and dome-shaped film that covers the eye. Pet health can get affected due to corneal ulcer, which can also lead to lack of proper eyesight in dogs. Even the smallest abrasion to your pet’s eye can lead to corneal ulcer. Symptoms of Corneal Ulcers
1. Squinting
2. Redness
3. Increased tearing
4. Cloudiness of the cornea
5. Yellow or green color discharge from the eye
6. Inflamed, red conjunctiva

7. Rubbing excessively at the eye
8. Occasional lethargy
9. Pawing at the infected eye

YOUR DOG AND CHOCOLATES

chocolates are toxic to dogs and can almost kill them. Many people think that culprit is caffeine. It is not rather, it is the theobromine in chocolate that is the potential dog killer. How much chocolate will kill a dog? It depends on the age and health of your pet. If your dog is twelve years old and did not have a healthy life; a smaller amount of chocolate might be lethal . Whereas active two years old dog may tolerate it well.
White chocolate will make your dog sick because of the fat content long before the toxic levels of theobromine are reached.
Symptoms of chocolate poisoning - vomiting or diarrhea, trembling, over-excited, or actually start to have seizures. It may fall into a coma and ultimately die. The best thing to do for your pet is to get it to your veterinarian within two hours of the ingestion.

PARVO SYMPTOMS IN PUP

common symptoms

1. Diarrhoea - The first and most distinctive symptom of parvo is diarrhoea which is bloody watery waste and with a very foul odor. While diarrhea is a symptom of many other diseases, it is better to be sure.

2. Dehydration - If your pet has diarrhea, dehydration will follow. If your dog sends out waste more than it takes in fluids, the effects of dehydration can be lethal.
3. Lethargy - Dogs that don’t like to run, exercise, and play around the house are probably sick. You can save your dog’s life if you act fast on any visible symptoms.
4. Vomiting - This symptom, when combined with the other symptoms, can be caused by parvo.
5. Loss of appetite  - A dogs that is not feeling well won’t want to touch its food. When your dog has skipped a meal or two, it’s time for you to be concerned.
6. Bloody discharges - This is the worst symptom to see in your pet, because the disease has taken over most of your dog’s body. At this point, dog parvo may be on its crucial stage and if your dog is three months or younger, it may not make it through this disease.
7. High fever - Bloody discharges and high fever usually go together. These two symptoms indicate that your dog is suffering from a severe infection.
If you see any one of these  parvo symptoms in your pet, take it to the veterinarian for further diagnosis and immediate attention.

DOG BITE CASES

what to do after a dog bite -
# Firstly, the wound should be wiped clean of any saliva. The cloth used should be discarded and care should be taken, not to touch the saliva. Instead, the wound should be washed well with soap and running water.


# After drying, the wound should not be closed if it is a puncture wound, but it may be covered with a dry dressing if there is a cut or laceration.
# The person should be taken to the doctor immediately.


# Since there is a chance of being infected with tetanus, the doctor will administer an injection containing tetanus vaccine.


# The dog should not be killed, but should be kept under observation for 10-15 days to see whether it develops symptoms of rabies. If it does not develop symptoms within 10 days, then chances are that it is not infected by rabies. There have been cases reported where the dog does not show symptoms of rabies, but still carried the virus. That is why it is important to ask the owner, whether the dog has been vaccinated and whether it has been behaving normally. In every case, a dog bite should be judged by its own merits. As per WHO recommendations, it is better to take the course of anti-rabies treatment to provide immunity against the disease.

canine distemper - a dreadly disease

Canine distemper is one of the most significant and highly contagious viral disease of dogs. The virus targets various organ systems all at the same time in an animal’s body adding to its severity.

The canine distemper virus is spread in many ways. An infected animal can easily shed the virus through exhalation implying that the virus is transmitted via air. The virus is also shed through other bodily secretions and excretions such as urine and feces.

Symptoms of Canine Distemper
What canine distemper is in terms of symptoms maybe confused with other diseases due to its universal and wide range clinical manifestations. Common symptoms are either gastrointestinal (such as vomiting, decrease in appetite, and diarrhea) or respiratory in nature (difficulty in breathing). Behavioral changes include lethargy, weakness, and depression. Neurological signs may also be seen such as muscle twitching especially near the mouth and legs. Seizures and paralysis may occur in severe cases. A more or less unique skin sign in dogs with canine distemper is the hardening of footpads and nose pad most evident in older dogs. Sudden death is not uncommon with this disease.
Prevention of Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is rampant in unvaccinated dog population. Vaccination of young dogs begins as early as 5 weeks of age. Booster shots are administered yearly to ensure and maintain the antibodies against the virus. Infected animals should also be quarantined from other animals.
Treatment of Canine Distemper
Similar with other viral diseases there is no direct treatment for canine distemper. Early detection of the disease is also important to increase the chances of recovery. Once a dog has been infected, a dog owner can only offer supportive treatment and hope for the best. Antibiotic therapy may also be prescribed to lessen any detrimental effects of opportunistic secondary bacterial infections. Recovery may be absolute. However, in most cases, despite being provided with the utmost care, debilitating signs do persist throughout the animal’s life such as involuntary muscle twitching.