Dog Infectious Diseases Flashcards
How is Kennel cough diagnosed?
Look at previous history, radiographs, blood tests, bacteria cultures.
How is kennel cough treated?
Good ventilation, cough suppressants, and antibiotics.
What are the signs and symptoms of Canine Para influenza?
Sneezing, eye inflammation, lethargy, loss of appetite.
How do you treat Canine Para influenza?
Good hygiene, nursing care, cough suppressants, analgesics, and antibiotics.
Which part of the body is affected by Kennel cough?
The upper respiratory tract.
What part of the body is affected by Canine Para influenza?
The lungs.
Where does Canine Hepatitis effect?
The liver and other major organs.
What are clinical signs and symptoms of Canine Hepatitis?
Yellow gums, high temp, bruises, blood in vomit, swollen abdomen, and enlarged lymph nodes.
What pathogen causes Canine Hepatitis?
Virus.
How do you treat Canine Hepatitis?
Antibiotics, IV fluids, blood transfusion.
What is the treatment for canine distemper?
No cure! Supportive care, IV fluids, antibiotics, anti sickness.
What are clinical signs or symptoms of canine distemper?
Hardening of nose and footpads, laboured breathing, loss of appetite, neurological symptoms.
What are the symptoms of canine parvo virus?
Vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, fever.
What are the treatments for canine parvo virus?
IV fluids, anti nausea, antibiotics, bland food, blood/plasma transfusion.
