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Salmonella & Foodborne Infections in Dogs: Risks, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
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 humans, they can still get sick, especially if their immune system is compromised, or if they consume a large dose of…
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Canine Herpesvirus (CHV-1): Understanding the Silent Threat to Puppies and Adult Dogs
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 as “Fading Puppy Syndrome.” While not a direct threat to human health (it’s not zoonotic), CHV-1 is a significant concern for…
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Recovery, and Prevention
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 targets the cells lining small blood vessels — this leads to widespread inflammation, bleeding issues, and organ stress. ⚠️ What makes…
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Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Complete Guide to Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Support, 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, immune dysfunction, organ damage, and in severe cases, death. Some are zoonotic: the same ticks that infect pets can infect humans.…
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Hepatozoonosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Recovery, 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 ability to infiltrate the dog’s white blood cells and tissues, particularly muscles. Over time, this can create chronic pain, fever, weakness,…
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Babesiosis 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 cases — collapse and death. It is most often spread by the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) but can also be…
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Ehrlichiosis in Dogs (Tracker Dog Disease): Symptoms, Treatment, Holistic Support, 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 and working dogs (“trackers”), hence the name. Today, it remains a global issue for household pets — especially in warmer climates…
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Canine Coronavirus (CCoV) in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
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 human COVID‑19.They are both coronaviruses, but CCoV affects dogs (especially their stomach and intestines), while SARS‑CoV‑2 causes human COVID. Most cases…
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Canine Influenza (Dog Flu): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
What Dog Parents Should Know About Canine Flu Canine influenza, commonly called dog flu, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by two main strains of influenza virus: Unlike human flu, canine influenza isn’t seasonal — outbreaks can occur any time of year. Most dogs recover, but puppies, seniors, and dogs with weakened immune systems…
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Leptospirosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Why Leptospirosis Is Important to Know Leptospirosis, often shortened to “lepto,” is a serious bacterial disease that affects dogs, wildlife, livestock, and even people. It’s caused by a group of bacteria called Leptospira, which thrive in warm, wet environments. Lepto is especially concerning because it is zoonotic — meaning it can spread from dogs to…