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Why Salmonella & Foodborne Infections Matter Salmonella is a common type of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness in dogs, humans, and many other animals. While dogs are generally more resistant to Salmonella than… Read more: Salmonella & Foodborne Infections in Dogs: Risks, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Why Canine Herpesvirus Matters Canine Herpesvirus (CHV-1) is a highly contagious viral infection that is often mild or asymptomatic in adult dogs but can be devastatingly fatal for newborn puppies, causing what is known… Read more: Canine Herpesvirus (CHV-1): Understanding the Silent Threat to Puppies and Adult Dogs

Why RMSF Matters Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is one of the most serious tick‑borne diseases in dogs, caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. Unlike Lyme disease, which mainly attacks the joints, RMSF primarily… Read more: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Recovery, and Prevention

Why This Matters Ticks are not just a nuisance — they are vectors for some of the deadliest canine diseases.They transmit bacteria, protozoa, and rickettsial organisms directly into a dog’s bloodstream, setting off fevers,… Read more: Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Complete Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Support, and Prevention

Why Hepatozoonosis Matters Unlike most tick-borne infections (where dogs are bitten by ticks), Hepatozoonosis is acquired when a dog actually ingests the tick itself. This could happen: What makes Hepatozoonosis especially devastating is its… Read more: Hepatozoonosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Recovery, and Prevention

Why Babesiosis Matters Babesiosis is a tick‑borne protozoal disease in dogs caused by parasites of the genus Babesia.These parasites invade a dog’s red blood cells, leading to anemia, organ stress, weakness, and in severe… Read more: Babesiosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Recovery, and Prevention

Why Ehrlichiosis Matters Ehrlichiosis (often nicknamed “tracker dog disease”) is a tick-borne illness caused mainly by the bacterium Ehrlichia canis, transmitted by the brown dog tick. It first became widely known after infecting military… Read more: Ehrlichiosis in Dogs (Tracker Dog Disease): Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Support, and Prevention

Why Brucellosis Matters Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by Brucella canis. It affects the reproductive system, leading to infertility, miscarriages, and stillbirths. It can also spread to the bones, joints, and sometimes the… Read more: Brucellosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Prevention, and Care Guide

What Dog Parents Should Know When people hear “coronavirus,” they usually think of COVID‑19 in humans. But dogs have their own version called Canine Coronavirus (CCoV). ⚠️ Important: CCoV is not the same as… Read more: Canine Coronavirus (CCoV) in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention