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Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious viral infection of young or older unvaccinated dogs. Any dog with GIT signs must be tested for parvovirus. However, no specific treatment is available for parvovirus infection in dogs, but with supportive therapy, the survival rate of dogs is 68 to 92 percent, and most puppies that survive the first three-to-four days can make
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Canine distemper in dogs is a highly infectious, systemic, viral disease with varying neurologic signs. Recognition of the specific clinical signs, followed by the precise detection of the virus, is necessary for diagnosis. This article is about canine distemper in dogs, its causes, signs, diagnosis, and treatment. Other names: Footpad Disease, Hardpad Disease Cause of Canine Distemper in Dogs: The
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Listeriosis in goats is a sporadic bacterial infection that is found all over the world, but it is more common in temperate and colder climates. Circling disease affects a wide range of animals, including humans(zoonotic) and birds. Listeriosis is more common in ruminants with mark recognition of brain inflammation leading to nervous signs. This article will go over listeriosis in
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The Alaskan malamute may look like a wolf, but this large-breed Spitz is a loyal and hardworking dog prized for its strength and heart. Originally bred for such diverse tasks as hunting polar bears or pulling heavy sleds, the malamute is today a popular dog breed with families and active individuals. It’s a common misnomer that Alaskan malamutes are the
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A cross between a domesticated dog and a gray wolf results in Wolf Dog. Dogs today are classified as a subspecies of wolves, Canis lupus familiaris, which is why it is possible to crossbreed dogs and wolves. The Wolf Dog breed is a hybrid breed. Wolves are typically aggressive towards the dogs but, by proper socialization and training, they can be submissive
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Siberian Husky is a canny dog. This dog breed originated in Northeast Asia as a sled dog. Siberian Huskies were bred for many purposes like sled pulling, guarding, and also as a pet. Their innate athletic behavior makes them strong and agile. They are very keen to train. As this breed mostly lives in cold arctic regions so Siberian Huskies
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Rottweiler with the nickname “Rottie,” is a muscular, medium- to large-size dog. Rottweilers have a powerful physique that gives them great strength and endurance. The obedience of this breed is at its peak; that’s the reason this breed was the earliest guard dog. The Rottweiler has a calm temperament, but it can be aggressive with other dogs, so proper training
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Poultry Mites are the major responsible factor for huge economic losses in poultry hubs. These external parasites mostly develop during warmer months while in winter seasons they divide at a slower rate. If you are worried about chicken mites or don’t know about these parasites then you are at the right place. Here we will enlist all the details about
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Mastitis is a common problem in cows and buffaloes, infact it is reported that every 5th cow/buffaloe is infected with mastitis. Mastitis can cause huge economic losses to dairy farmers by decreasing the milk quantity and quality. So it needs to be treated. There are various ways to treat Mastitis in dairy cows but here we will enlist some best
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Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hoofed domestic as well as wild animals. This is a serious economic problem in the livestock sector. It is a transboundary animal disease (TAD) that severely affects the production of livestock and disrupts regional and international trade in animals and animal products. Cause of Foot and Mouth Disease in
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Golden Retriever is a highly amicable and self-assertive dog. They are not one-man dogs and are equally convivial with both strangers and those intimate to them. Their genial and naive temperament makes them a poor guard dog. Golden Retrievers are medium to large size dogs that have a wavy coat. Historically these dogs were bred in Scottish highlands for hunting
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Doberman Pinscher is the most intelligent and fearless dog breed in the world. This dog originated in Germany in 1890 by a tax collector named Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. These dogs were bred in ancient times for guarding purposes because they are highly energetic, obedient, and fearless. Psychologist Stanley Coren ranks the Doberman Pinscher as the fifth most intelligent dog
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German Shepherds are highly intelligent and loyal dogs. Their athletic body makes them active and agile. GSD breed was originated in Germany. This breed was previously known as Alsatian Wolf Dog, but after the First World War, its name was changed to German Shepherds. GSD Breed is a relatively modern breed among all dogs. This breed is marked by a
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Nasal discharge in pets and other animals is a common finding in clinical settings that may point to an underlying condition that needs to be investigated. This article will help you a lot in how you can easily treat rhinitis in animals with simple solutions. Are you interested? Then let’s get into it. Other Names: Rhinitis, Rhinosinusitis, Nasal Gleet, Nasal Catarrh,
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Anemia is a common clinical finding during clinical practice. It is important to note here that anemia is not a disease itself rather it’s a sign of so many underlying diseases. Anemia is not only common in dogs and cats, in fact, other food-producing animals are also susceptible to anemia. This article will explain each and every aspect of anemia,
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Black Leg in Cattle is an acute, febrile, highly fatal disease of cattle and sheep caused by Clostridium chauvoei and characterized by emphysematous swelling, commonly affecting heavy muscles (clostridial myositis). Other Names: Clostridial myonecrosis, black quarter, quarter ill, and Chouray Mar (in the local language). Cause of Blackleg in Cattle and Sheep: The causative agent of blackleg is a Clostridium bacterium
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This article is about a case study of canine ehrlichiosis in a dog. Case Presented in Veterinary Clinic A male Labrador dog that was eight and a half years old and weighed 19 kg was presented at the College of Veterinary Science’s Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex in Guwahati, Assam, India. The dog had a history of inappetence, fever, weakness, anemia,
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Diarrhea in animals is not a disease itself rather it is the symptom of so many diseases. During clinical practice, a veterinary doctor often deals with diarrhea in pets and other animals. This article explains each and every detail, what is diarrhea in animals, its causes, pathophysiology, clinical findings, and particularly the easiest ways to treat diarrhea in animals. Let’s
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Ehrlichiosis is a tick-born disease of dogs that is caused by a rickettsial agent, Ehrlichia canis. This E.canis is actually a pathogen of dogs and is only spread by the bite of an infected tick. Humans can also be susceptible to ehrlichiosis if get exposed to a tick bite. Here one thing should be kept in mind: Ehrlichia canis only
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Leptospirosis in a dog is a bacterial zoonotic disease that is not just limited to dogs, in fact, this disease affects practically all mammals and has a broad range of clinical outcomes. Rats and dogs are potential causes of infection for people. This article will cover in detail what is leptospirosis in a dog, its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
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Kennel cough in dogs is a highly contagious disease that occurs because of the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It is mild and self-limiting but it may progress to bronchopneumonia in immuno-compromised dogs. Although it is not a very dangerous disease for dogs but puppies under 6 months of age are prone to infectious canine tracheobronchitis. Mostly this disease
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Infectious canine hepatitis is an infectious viral disease of dogs and other wildlife animals like foxes and wolves. This adenoviral hepatitis infection mostly remains unrecognizable due to being asymptomatic in prevalence. Due to worldwide distribution, your dog can be infected with canine hepatitis. So what will be the preventive protocols? Don’t worry, this article will cover in detail what is
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This article is about a case study of canine parvovirus infection in a dog. Case Presented in Veterinary Clinic A 12-week-old female Rottweiler puppy was presented to Diamond veterinary center, Lagos, Nigeria with a history of inappetence, lethargy, fever, vomiting, and bloody foul-smelling diarrhea from the past 24 hours. After asking the owner of the dog, she told the on-duty
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This article is about a case study of canine distemper in dogs. Case Presented in Veterinary Clinic A 1.5-year-old Labrador bitch weighing roughly 19 kg was brought to the Clinical Medicine and Surgery department (CMS), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences (FVS), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), with a history of diarrhea from the previous night, vomiting, anorexia, depressed behavior, ocular and scanty
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Natural mating is typically used in commercial poultry farming for the breeding flock. However, artificial insemination is routinely practiced in turkeys due to intense genetic selection for confirmation and body weight. This article is all about types of mating in poultry birds. Before going into the detail, let’s have a look at how a rooster mates with a hen. How
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Are you searching for a dog breed that fits best as a family pet? Don’t worry, here we are going to enlist some Best Dog Breeds for Kids and Families, But before going into detail it is very important to note that although theoretically, every dog is obedient and agile some factors like age, size breed types, and especially the
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It doesn’t matter what treatment strategy you choose if you can’t determine the cause of an illness. So in this article, we will talk about how to diagnose babesiosis in animals during clinical practice using 5 easy steps. If you are unsure of what babesiosis is, its causes, or the available treatments, please read this article first before coming for
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Babesiosis is a non-contagious zoonotic disease caused by a number of protozoa belonging to the genus Babesia. Ticks are responsible for the transmission of protozoa. In this article, we will talk in detail about babesiosis, how it can be prevented and if animals get infected then how it can be treated. So let’s get into it. Other Names: Piroplasmosis, Redwater,
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Low-cost poultry house design is the dream of every poultry farmer. For poultrymen, housing serves two important purposes. First, it concentrates the flock into a manageable size. Second, it creates a physical environment conducive to the production of eggs and poultry meat. Before starting a poultry farm, housing is a very important initiative. It doesn’t mean that you must have
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