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Parvovirus in dogs

Parvovirus in dogs also known as pavo is found in dogs, especially puppies that are within the age of 3 to 6 months of age.  This virus was first noticed in the early ’70s whereby thousands of dogs were killed during the outbreak this virus makes it a case of urgency for the vet to carry out research. Hence vaccines have been developed to prevent such sickness. Since the vaccines have been developed there has been a a reduced rate of puppies or dogs dying as a result of this disease. Parvovirus in dogs is a fatal illness that is very contagious, this virus on its own has a high ability to survive in any condition and environment, thus it can stay active for as long as two years in an environment. Thus you can find it in any places like in the dust bin, grasses, playing filed, dogs cage, objects such as human shoes etc they can as well survivor in a very hot temperature environment as well as cool temperature area thus they don’t die easily.  They have stick bodies which makes them v
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Dog sneezing

Dog sneezing is common with dogs they often do sneeze that does not mean they are been affected by any form of illness but in a condition whereby the sneezing becomes rampant and continued for a very long time then you know that this is not just ordinary something must be wrong with the pet hence you have to take a proper look out the pet to find out why such condition persists. Causes of dog sneezing Allergies are one of the main reasons for frequent sneezing in most dogs they could be reacting to the presence of dust, pollen, and grasses around, and the presence of cigarette smoke can as well cause allergy in some dogs thereby making them sneeze. Another cause is an infection when they have an infection they constantly sneeze, this infection does affect the nose which may cause a running nose such infection includes fungus and bacteria if not treated might lead to other chronic ailments. Tooth problem is another cause of these symptoms since the tooth is connected with the nose wh
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Dog itching

There is nothing to worry about for normal dog itching but when is done constantly then there is a need to observe and try and find out why such behaviour persists. Causes of dog itching One of the causes of a dog's itchy skin is known as dermatitis, dermatitis is an aliment in dogs whose symptom is persistent itching by the dog, this illness is like a fever in human  but the dogs respond by constant scratching their bodies. The month of August and September is usually the time whereby most dogs are infected with this type of illness thus you have to be very watchful and observe your dog very well during these months. Allergies are another factor that is responsible for dog itching, this could be as a result of the changes you have made in the house or the type of detergent used in cleaning the carpet or you just bought a new shampoo then decide to use it on your dog he might be allergic to all of this thus he results to body scratching. The type of food given to your pet is ano
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Dog allergy symptoms

When talking about dog allergy symptoms it is best explained by categorising it into different types of allergies and their symptoms as this will be the best way for you to understand all forms of allergies and ways of dealing with them. Human as well reacts to dog allergy symptoms, thus there are signs to show you have such illness as a result of the dog’s presence in the house, such individual will have constant sneezing and coughing whenever he is close to the pet, and other symptoms include running nose, red eyes, itchy in the eyes, also constant sneezing, skin reaction.  Hence people with asthma are mostly to be affected by the dog allergy symptoms for preventive measures it is advisable they stay away from dogs, also there are over the counter medication that can help in stopping the effects of the symptoms and the use of nasal spray will stop all form of running nose.  Also, you can decide to cage your pet as another way of preventing the sprayed of such a reaction, if after
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Best dog food for allergies

There are many reasons why you need to purchase the best dog food for allergies for your pet who have been suffering from the reaction,  it could be that your dog has been suffering from the effect of the food given to him and is now feeling sick. You will surely look for ways to make sure he is all right, that is when you make use of such dog food as this will help in eliminating the effect the food has caused.  But many dogs owner do not know what to look at for as the cause or symptoms of such allergy that will confirm that it is from the food been eating. It has been found out that one of the causes of food allergy in dogs is a result of the kind of food given to them, when you notice he is allergic to a certain type of food then you have to change his meal  thus it is better to change to a beef type of meal that contains lots of energy given nutrients also food that have preservatives and colourations should be avoided as this is capable of worsening the condition.  Some people
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Seizures in dogs

Seizures in dogs are caused when the dog eats food or substance that is not compatible with the body system, though not all seizures can be caused as a result of the food eaten by the dog.  Other natural situations can lead to dog seizures example dogs suffering from epilepsy, will suffer from this disease.  Though epilepsy is one of the main causatives, and it is believed by many that it is a result of some form of neurological disorderliness in the brain, this imbalance in the brain tissues thus receives abnormal impulses which are sent to the muscles in the body, the body reacts to this abnormality by jerking and convulsing. Causes of seizures in dogs Hereditary plays an important role in this situation there is some dog breed that is prone to these seizures such as the Beagle, Collie etc all of these breeds have hereditary traits of such seizures, it is a feature they inherit from other dogs of the same species and now been passed down to some breeds of dog, this condition is natur
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Pancreatitis in dogs

Pancreatitis in dogs is a condition whereby there is inflammation in the pancreas which leads to the outflow of enzymes which are responsible for the digestion of food, thus with such swellings in the pancreas come with severe pain.  The pancreas is a very important organ both in humans and in animals that can digest food as a result of the enzymes being secreted by the pancreas  thus pancreatitis in dogs is categorised into two different types which are the chronic type and the severe type.  Irrespective of the type of the disease might be, they are both serious and urgent attention needs to be given to the dog for quick recovery. The chronic type is a mild case which is not too severe thus the symptoms of the disease appear and disappear in this case it is very easy to treat while in the severe case it causes great damage if not treated on time, this can damage some vital organ that is used for food digestion if proper care is not taken. Symptoms of Pancreatitis in Dogs Some of th
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