Common Diseases Flashcards
What is Leptospirosis, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
leptospires, bodily fluids- direct
lethargy, polyuria, muscle tenderness may be asymptomatic
antibiotics, supportive care- relaxed
What is Parvovirus, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
fatal virus, attacks intestines prevents nutrient absorption
fever, hyperthermia, dehydration- sudden death*
IVFT, antiemtic drugs
What is Canine Distemper, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
fatal virus, invades nervous system- saliva direct contact,
inappetence, vomiting, nose/eye discharge
vaccinations, hygenic environment
What is Canine Hepatitis, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
infectious liver disease, direct contact- urine, saliva
fever, abdominal pain, inapetence- seizures
IVFT, specialised diet, antibiotics
What is Feline Panleukopenia, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
virus attacks immune system/ heart- direct contact
vomiting, hyperthermia, lethargy- wobbly kittens (brain trauma)
antibiotics, IVFT- severe fatality cases
What is Feline Upper Respiratory Disease (Cat Flu), provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
flu, direct contact, saliva/ sneezing- can be life long carriers
sneezing, inappetence, weight loss, ulcers
anti-inflammatories, mycolitis (break down mucous)
What is Feline Leukaemia, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
virus, attacks immune system- cancers- direct contact/ urine saliva
weight loss, poor coat, innapetence, ‘fading puppy’
no cure- isolation, euthanasia advised
What is Myxomatosis, provide clinical signs, causes and treatment?
viral disease- damage to eye, skin, gentials/ liver- wild rabbit transmission- fatal
skin lumps, ulcera, respiratory issues, swelling, weepy eyes
no treatment- euthanasia- prevents spread (notifiable)
