Various Dog Diseases Issues Q-Z

Seasickness: It is a state of dizziness that is observed in particularly weak dogs. In these cases, before a trip, don't feed the dog and don't let him drink too much water as he might throw up. If your dog is extremely sensitive, ask your vet to tell you what you can give him.

Septicemia: This term refers to the invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection. It is generally accompanied by fever, sweating and abatement. Breathing and the normal functioning of the heart can be enormously unbalanced and there can be small hemorrhages in the visible mucous membranes. There are many causes in which the septic micro organisms invade the blood and circulate distributing the toxins throughout the tissues and organs. You must be especially careful of big open wounds as they are prone to infection and anything that can cause infection. Consult the vet.

Spasmosis: This is a term that is applied to a state that shows a tendency towards spasms, like "spasmodic walking". It is especially related with diseases that affect the nervous system of the brain, related to the body movements, in such a way that the regulating functions are lost. In this case, the muscles are in a state of over-excitability. Pay a visit to the vet.

Smallpox: Smallpox is an acute, highly infectious, often fatal disease caused by a poxvirus and characterized by high fever and aches with subsequent widespread eruption of pimples that blister, produce pus, and form pockmarks. For more details consult your vet.

Stomatitis: It is characterized by an inflammation in the mouth produced generally by small vesicles or abscesses, which, if they burst, leave small superficial ulcers. The causes can be numerous, and in general, the publication of vicarious and other microbes in the mouth. Consult any doubts with your vet.

Tetany: This is a clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis. Ask your vet what treatment he recommends.

Throat
Although throat diseases are not very common in dogs, many pathological states attack the throat or are located in some area nearby. Throat sores can appear after the animal has been exposed to unfavorable climatic conditions. It could also be a first symptom of a disease or local affliction. Generally the dog keeps the head with his snout pointing upwards. Food is rejected due to the pain that the dog experiments when swallowing and, at the beginning of the affliction, the dog coughs hoarsely and painfully. You showed talk to the professional that attends your dog.

Trachea: On occasions the trachea can be damaged due to bites by other dogs or leash pressure. Bite injuries can cause serious inflammations and infections, and can lead to subcutaneous ephysema. Injuries caused by leashes can cause local hemmorraghes and cough, even when the injury is not that big. Veterinary attention is necessary.

Triquinosis: It s a disease caused by a filiform parasite. Pigs get it by esting infected rats, and the dog from eating the pig meat. Naturally, this disease is not only dangerous for dogs, but also for humans. The symptoms in dogs can be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever. After that there might be rigidness, swollen muscles and a lot of pain. Consult the vet.

Tuberculosis: Although it is not very common in dogs, when they are sick, they can pass it on to humans. Contagion is made by inhaling the germ, and it presents different symptoms depending on the localization. Due to the possibility of humans getting (or having been) contaiged, it is very important to keep a close eye on your dog's state. In case you suspect anything, do not hesitate to go to the veterinarian.

Vitamins for Dogs: Vitamins are very important in the cases that they are needed. The vet is the only one who can prescribe which and when they should be administered.

Vomiting: Dogs turn to vomiting to get rid of food substances that can not be digested, toxic substances, foreign bodies, etc. They usually eat a certain kind of grass in order to induce vomiting. The act is produced by a muscular contraction and diaphragm along with the expelling of the contents of the stomach mixed with large quantities of foamy mucous membrane and water.