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Infectious Diseases and Vaccinations in Dogs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the infectious diseases that dogs are vaccinated against?

A

Canine distemper virus
Canine parvovirus
Leptospirosis
Canine Hepatitis
Kennel cough

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What is the causal agent of canine distemper virus?

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Virus
Canine distemper virus

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How is canine distemper virus transmitted?

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Inhalation
Direct contact
Fomites

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What are the signs and symptoms of canine distemper virus?

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Thickened pads
Loss of appetite
Conjunctivitis
Pneumonia
Skin papules
Seizures

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5
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How is canine distemper virus treated?

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Supportive and preventable treatments

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What is the causal agent of canine parvovirus?

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Virus
CPV-1 and CPV-2

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How is canine parvovirus transmitted?

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Ingestion

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What are the signs and symptoms of canine parvovirus?

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Vomiting
Severe haemorrhagic diarrhoea

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How is canine parvovirus treated?

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Supportive and preventable treatments

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What is the causal agent for leptospirosis?

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Bacteria
Leptospira

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How is leptospirosis transmitted?

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Infected urine entering the body through mucous membranes or cracks in the skin

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What are signs and symptoms of leptospirosis?

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Multiple organ failure
Jaundice
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Weight loss
Lethargy
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Difficulty breathing
Coughing

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How is leptospirosis treated?

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Antibiotics
Supportive and preventable treatments

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What can happen to a dog’s long-term health if it contracts leptospirosis?

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Kidney damage

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What is the causal agent of canine hepatitis?

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Virus
Canine adenovirus virus 1

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How is canine hepatitis transmitted?

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Direct contact
Fomites

17
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What are the signs and symptoms of canine hepatitis?

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Pyrexia
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Liver disease
Corneal oedema

18
Q

How is canine hepatitis treated?

A

Supportive and preventable treatments

19
Q

What is the causal agent of kennel cough?

A

Virus
Canine parainfluenza virus

20
Q

How is kennel cough transmitted?

A

Inhalation
Direct contact
Fomites

21
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of kennel cough?

A

Coughing
Sneezing
Runny nose
Eye discharge

22
Q

How is kennel cough treated?

A

Supportive and preventable treatments
Treatment is not often needed

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