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What Are The Symptoms Of Kennel
Cough?
by James Glover
Q: My dog has been diagnosed with kennel cough
which is being treated with antibiotics, however his mucous contains
blood. Is this normal with kennel cough?
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by James Glover
Is poison from toads harmful to my Poodle? (linda roman - Georgia)
Toads are dangerous to dogs and are a common cause of poisoning in dogs. The milky white toxin that toads secret when stressed is toxic in varying degrees and in some cases they can spray this up to several meters. Shortly after coming into contact with a toad, your dog's mouth will salivate profusely because of the irritant nature of the toxin. In cases where the toxin affects your dog, your dog will experience mouth pain that will lead to noticeable behavior, such as pawing at the mouth. If at this point you are unsure if a toad is the cause of your dog's distress, check for redness or inflammation of the gums.
In cases where you suspect toad poisoning, it is absolutely vital
that you take immediate action to save your dog's life. Toad poisoning
can result in cardiac failure, seizures and convulsions. Immediately
flush your dog's mouth with a garden hose (facing out of the mouth)
and optionally rub the gums and tongue with toothpaste. You will also
need to take your dog to your vet immediately - call ahead if your vet
is unlikely to be open to avoid wasted time. You will also need to be
aware that in extreme cases your dog will have violent seizures and
will probably not recognize you. For this reason your dog may need to
be restrained to avoid further injury to your dog or yourself.
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Dog Summer Bummer Diseases
by Kim Boatman
Dr. Sheldon Rubin
delivered sobering news to the owner of a schnauzer during a recent
visit to his Chicago practice. The dog tested positive for heartworm
and faced a long, expensive treatment involving painful shots, says
Dr. Rubin, DVM, who is president of the American Heartworm Society.
The heartworm parasite in this case was most likely an unwelcome souvenir from last summer, believes Dr. Rubin, who is also a spokesperson for the American Veterinary Medical Association. A year ago, the affected dog’s owner had decided preventive medicine wasn’t necessary for a city pooch, but he learned the hard way that dogs are at risk no matter where they live.
In this case, heartworm is just one dog disease that is spread by vectors like mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. Vectors spread parasites and organisms by biting an infected animal then transporting the disease when they bite healthy animals. Although your dog can contract a vector-borne illness year-round, summer is a prime time for these diseases.
Summer Trouble
It makes sense that the risk expands exponentially in the summer. Time
spent outside frolicking with your pal, whether in the backyard, at
the beach or camping, means more potential exposure to diseases such
as heartworm and Lyme disease. The same warm summer temperatures that
lure us outdoors are the same ones that jump-start mosquito, flea and
tick populations. "It only takes one mosquito bite," Dr. Rubin says
of mosquitoes carrying the heartworm parasite. "It’s not like it takes
a bunch of mosquito bites to infect your animal."
Dr. Stephen Steep believes yet another factor plays a role in spreading vector-borne diseases among dogs during the summer. We hit the road more at this time, and many of us bring our dogs along for the ride, says Dr. Steep, DVM, an Oxford, Mich., veterinarian and past president of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. Unfortunately bug pests can hitch a ride during such trips. "We’ve dramatically increased our exposure," he says. "If you go to a dog park, a dog there might have visited another part of the country and brought back a parasite."
He and other veterinarians suggest that all dog owners, whether or not they are planning a summer trip, should educate themselves about these vector-borne diseases. Here’s a look at three of summer’s most common dog disease bummers:
Heartworm Disease Vector: Mosquito Heartworm is now present in all 50 states, says Dr. Rubin. Symptoms: Look for loss of breath, lack of stamina or coughing in your dog. By the time your pal shows symptoms, however, the disease is usually advanced. heartworms infest the chamber of the right side of the heart and the arteries in the lungs. Chances are you’ve seen graphic depictions of the diseaseat your veterinarian’s office. Prevention: Heartworm is easily prevented through topical medication or a monthly pill, says Dr. Rubin. While some pet owners dispense the medication just during the height of mosquito season, Dr. Rubin recommends a year-round program. You’ll see an added bonus, he says. "Almost all of the heartworm medications prevent intestinal parasites."
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The Society was formed to alleviate the injustices animals faced then, and we continue to battle cruelty today. Whether it’s saving a pet who has been accidentally poisoned, fighting to pass humane laws, rescuing animals from abuse or sharing resources with shelters across the country, we work toward the day in which no animal will live in pain or fear.
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