Infectious Diseases in Dogs Flashcards
What are the infectious diseases in dogs?
Canine distemper virus
Canine parvovirus
Leptospirosis
Canine hepatitis
Kennel cough
What is the causal agent of canine distemper virus?
Virus
Canine distemper virus
How is canine distemper virus transmitted?
Inhalation
Direct contact
Fomites
What are the signs and symptoms of canine distemper virus?
Thickened pads
Loss of appetite
Conjunctivitis
Pneumonia
Skin papules
Seizures
How is canine distemper virus treated?
Supportive and preventable treatments
What is the causal agent of canine parvovirus?
Virus
CPV-1 and CPV-2
How is canine parvovirus transmitted?
Ingestion
What are the signs and symptoms of canine parvovirus?
Vomiting
Severe haemorrhagic diarrhoea
How is canine parvovirus treated?
Supportive and preventable treatments
What is the causal agent for leptospirosis?
Bacteria
Leptospira
How is leptospirosis transmitted?
Infected urine entering the body through mucous membranes or cracks in the skin
What are signs and symptoms of leptospirosis?
Multiple organ failure
Jaundice
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Weight loss
Lethargy
Polydipsia
Polyuria
Difficulty breathing
Coughing
How is leptospirosis treated?
Antibiotics
Supportive and preventable treatments
What can happen to a dog’s long-term health if it contracts leptospirosis?
Kidney damage
What is the causal agent of canine hepatitis?
Virus
Canine adenovirus virus 1
How is canine hepatitis transmitted?
Direct contact
Fomites
What are the signs and symptoms of canine hepatitis?
Pyrexia
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Liver disease
Corneal oedema
How is canine hepatitis treated?
Supportive and preventable treatments
What is the causal agent of kennel cough?
Virus
Canine parainfluenza virus
How is kennel cough transmitted?
Inhalation
Direct contact
Fomites
What are the signs and symptoms of kennel cough?
Coughing
Sneezing
Runny nose
Eye discharge
How is kennel cough treated?
Supportive and preventable treatments
Treatment is not often needed
