Diseases Flashcards
Hepatitis
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Urine/ direct contact, contaminated objects
Swollen abdomen and lymph nodes, jaundice, vomit
Secondary symptoms
Vaccinate and avoid populated dog areas
DHLPP
Leptospirosis
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Bacteria
Direct - absorbed through skin, ponds/puddles
Jaundice, kidney/urine & reproductive problems
Strong antibiotics
Avoid stagnant, muddy water & control rodents
DHLPP not effective - unique strains
Parvovirus
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Highly contagious, direct/indirect contact, fecal/oral
Vomit, fever, bloody diarrhea, weight loss & hypothermia
Secondary symptoms- fluids are mandatory
Vaccinate, stay away from infected poop and clean
DHLPP every 3yrs
Parainfluenza: Canine influenza
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Airborn contagious
Flu-like coughing fever…
Run its course, antibiotics, antimicrobal therapy
Vaccinate & stay away from populated dog areas
DHLPP every 3yrs after 2 years of age
Lyme
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Bacteria
Saliva in deer ticks
Fever, lameness, arthritic, central nervous system
have it forever-can be reinfected, strong antibiotics
Stay out of tall grass, merriel vaccine
Whole cell killed 10-12 weeks old
Bordetella: kennel cough
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Bacteria Contagious - airborn direct/indirect contact Coughing, hacking, nasal/eye discharge Run its course, antibiotics, 3 weeks Limit time with other dogs and clean Vaccine every 6 months if necessary
Rabies
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Saliva from mammals only
Furious- nervous, fever, foam Paralytic- seizures
Quarantine if vaccinated if not euthanize
Vaccinate, call animal control, leash
Required by law 1 + 3 years
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis:FVR
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Airborn direct/indirect
Sneeze, discharge, respiratory, excessive blinking
Steam secondary symptoms and antiviral drops
Vaccinate, isolate, change litter box, quarantine
FVRCP 3 years modified live
Calici
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
EXTREMELY contagious sneeze/saliva
Sneeze, fever, swollen eyes/nose, oral ulcers
Wipe away discharge
Limit direct contact with other cats & clean
Boosters, vaccinate FVRCP modified live
Panleukopenia
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus Direct/Indirect fecal/oral Vomit, diarrhea, dehydration Isolate treat 2nd symptoms Vaccines and clean FVRCP every 3 yrs
Feline leukemia virus: FeLV
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Saliva, feces, bite wounds (reduce fighting)
Immune system, reproductive/urine problems,anemia
2nd symptoms
Keep cats separate, spat and neuter, vaccinate
Boosters needed annually FeLV
FIV
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus Mammery system, saliva A symptomatic, weakened immune system Antibody tests (diagnose) 2nd symptoms Keep indoors, test early to prolong life Not recommended- makes infection worse
FIP
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Antibodies spread virus throughout body fecal/oral
Sneezing, watery eyes, nasal discharge, abnormal behavior, seizures lead to death
2nd symptoms/ euthanize
Isolate
Not effective/recommended- each mutation is unique
Protects 60-90%
Wet-effusive
Dry- non-effusive
Zoonotic
Disease can go from animal to human
- Leptospirosis
- Rabies
- Lyme
Canine Distemper
V/B Spread Symptoms Treatment Prevention Vaccination
Virus
Airborne - bodily fluids, direct/indirect
Vomit, diarrhea, seizure-epilepsy
Secondary symptoms
Vaccinate, quarantine, sanitize infected objects
DHLPP
