Diseases transmitted by parasites
Piroplasmosis or babesiosis, Lyme disease, leishmaniasis are what are called vector-borne diseases. These diseases all have the common point of being carried by parasites capable of biting or stinging the dog and of being serious, even incurable in the case of leishmaniasis. Fortunately, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of these diseases by relying on the application of pest control products or vaccination. What's more, these preventive measures can be partly compensated by dog insurance, if the owner of the animal has taken out one. Vaccines, pest control and even deworming can thus be guaranteed in the prevention package of the contract.
The itch
Many dogs suffer from itchy skin. Again, if your dog scratches often or insistently, it is useful to consult to find the cause. In dogs, itching can be caused by a parasitic infestation, a fungal infection (by fungi), an allergy or even an anxiety disorder. Whatever the cause of this itching, effective treatments exist and can quickly relieve your pet.
Digestive disorders
Diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal cramps are commonplace in dogs. These symptoms, if they settle over time or are particularly intense, deserve further investigation by a veterinarian. They can indeed be quite transient and benign or be indicative of a much more worrying disease. Only a veterinarian will allow you to rule out this second possibility and, in any case, to set up a treatment that will provide lasting relief to your dog.
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections such as infectious cystitis in dogs are also a fairly common reason for consultation in veterinary clinics. They result in the occurrence of urinary disorders as well as the presence of blood in the urine. Conventionally treated with antibiotics, they sometimes need to be combined with another treatment such as surgery if the cystitis is caused by stones or a tumor or treatment against urinary incontinence known to promote the recurrence of this type of infection. .
Lameness
A dog that limps is quite common although its problem can be due to a multitude of different causes ranging from a simple injury to a pad to hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis. Fortunately, there are treatments for each cause of lameness.
Kidney failure
A dog that eats less, drinks more and urinates less may suffer from kidney failure, a chronic pathology that quite frequently affects aging dogs. In the case of chronic renal failure, there are solutions to slow down the disease. They call for a specific diet and long-term conservative treatment.
Diabetes mellitus
With the increase in cases of obesity in dogs, cases of diabetes mellitus are also becoming more frequent in our pets. This endocrine disease is to be suspected when his animal starts to drink and urinates more than usual, demands more to eat and loses weight in a rather paradoxical way. Diabetes mellitus, once diagnosed by a veterinarian, is managed with insulin injections, proper diet and regular physical activity.