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Translated from the original English article Diarrhea in Dogs -
Diarrhea is a symptom of an underlying problem that may be minor or very serious. Some cases may resolve on their own or with minimal treatment, while other cases require in-depth diagnostic testing and more aggressive treatment to address the underlying condition. The possible causes, diagnostic tests, and treatment protocols for diarrhea in dogs are numerous and are explained in this handout.
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Discospondylitis is a bacterial or fungal infection of the intervertebral discs and the adjacent vertebral bones in the back. It primarily affects dogs, though rarely can affect cats. It affects large-breed dogs more often and generally starts as back pain. This handout outlines the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.
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Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic dogs and other animals, such as ferrets, skunks, and raccoons. It is often fatal, and affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Vaccines are available and are highly effective at preventing disease.
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Translated from the original English article Ehrlichiosis in Dogs -
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne bacterial infection spread by the brown dog tick in North America. There appear to be three stages of disease: acute, sub-clinical, and chronic or clinical. This handout explains clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Fleas and ticks are small, parasitic insects that can be found worldwide. Their bites can cause skin irritation and sometimes severe allergic reactions in pets and people. They can also carry diseases that can be deadly or can cause severe, chronic, and lifelong illness. Prevention is key to avoiding infestations and preventing disease.
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Translated from the original English article Giardia in Dogs -
Giardia is a microscopic, parasitic organism that causes an intestinal infection in humans and animals called giardiasis. Giardiasis can be an important cause of diarrhea in animals, but many infected dogs never develop any signs of illness.
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease. Adult heartworms may live for 5 to 7 years and produce millions of offspring called microfilaria. You can prevent your dog from getting heartworms by using a heartworm preventive.
