Canine rabies, distemper and leishmaniasis are some of the most well-known diseases that can affect the dog. In addition, they are also some of the most serious. Any disease is a cause for concern, but when the puppy contracts those considered the most dangerous it is even worse, as they bring a much greater risk to the animal's life. Every pet parent should know exactly what these diseases are that can affect the dog.affect the health of the dog, because only then will you be ready to prevent and identify as soon as possible if your puppy gets sick. To help you, the Paws of the House has prepared an infographic with the most serious dog diseases that exist, check it out!

Canine rabies: the disease has no cure and can affect even humans

Canine rabies is considered one of the most serious diseases that a dog can have because, despite being practically eradicated, once contracted there is no chance of cure and the animal ends up dying. The canine rabies virus is transmitted through bites from infected animals (such as dogs and bats) or by ingestion and contact with contaminated objects. Among the symptoms of canine rabies, we can findexcessive salivation, hyperthermia, excessive barking, agitation and aggression. In addition, it is common for the dog to have disorders such as not recognizing its owner.

Rabies is a zoonosis and these symptoms in dogs are very similar to those that affect humans. Even though it is a very serious disease, it is possible to prevent it with the canine rabies vaccine, which is very effective in prevention. It is mandatory and should be applied to puppies at 4 months, with annual boosters.

Leishmaniasis: infected dog has weakened immunity

Canine leishmaniasis is a disease caused by a protozoan parasite that is transmitted through the bite of the infected female straw mosquito. Leishmaniasis is also a zoonosis that attacks the defense cells, leaving the immune system weakened. The symptoms of canine leishmaniasis are fever, weakness, skin lesions, hair loss, loss of appetite and abnormal nail growth. Aleishmaniasis favors the emergence of other diseases, since the pet's immunity is greatly weakened.

Just like canine rabies, canine leishmaniasis is also not curable. But how long does a dog with leishmaniasis live? This depends on the care it receives. Although it is not curable, there is treatment that must be done for the rest of its life to control symptoms and prevent the pet from transmitting the disease. The average of how long a dog with leishmaniasis lives depends, therefore, on the follow-upLeishmaniasis can be prevented with vaccines, mosquito screens and leishmaniasis collars.

Distemper: disease has three different stages that progress as it worsens

Distemper is a viral disease transmitted to dogs through contact with secretions, faeces, urine and objects of contaminated animals. Canine distemper can be divided into three phases: respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological, the latter being the most serious. Depending on the phase of distemper, the symptoms vary. We can mention: fever, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, diarrhoea, vomiting,weight loss, convulsion, paralysis in the hind or forelimbs and paresis.

Very common in unvaccinated puppies, distemper leaves the hair matted, causes conjunctivitis and dehydration. But after all, is distemper curable? The answer is no. However, even though we cannot say that distemper is curable, there is supportive treatment to control symptoms and prevent them from evolving. When canine distemper reaches the neurological level - the most serious - it is common for it to leave sequelae. the mostcommon are seizures, paralysis of limbs, disordered walking and nervous tics. Distemper can be prevented with the V10 vaccine, which is mandatory in puppies from 42 days of age.

Canine leptospirosis: delay in treatment can end up debilitating organs such as kidneys and liver

Canine leptospirosis is caused by a very resistant bacterium. Transmission of the disease to dogs usually occurs through contact with the urine of infected animals, such as rats. Canine leptospirosis has initial symptoms common to many diseases: fever, vomiting and weight loss. As canine leptospirosis progresses, symptoms become more specific: jaundice, skin lesions, anorexia and vomiting.bloody urine.

Canine leptospirosis is curable, but treatment must be started quickly, as delay can end up compromising organs such as liver and kidneys. In addition, as it is a zoonosis, the guardian must be careful not to contract the disease as well. There is a vaccine for canine leptospirosis, which in this case is one of the diseases that V8 or V10 protects and should be applied from 42 days of life with reinforcementannual.

However, the vaccine does not act against all types of the bacteria that cause canine leptospirosis, so the dog can still contract the infection. Keeping the environment in which the animal lives very clean, preventing it from stepping in puddles, cleaning the dog's paws whenever it returns from a walk and not entering the house with street shoes are simple measures that prevent the disease.

Parvovirosis: symptoms affect the dog's digestive system and can be very serious

Parvovirosis is an extremely contagious viral disease that usually affects unvaccinated puppies. The canine parvovirosis virus usually contaminates from direct contact with feces from infected animals. Upon entering the body, the microorganism mainly affects the bone marrow and organs of the digestive system. Therefore, in parvovirosis, the most common symptoms are diarrheaIn addition, when contracting parvovirus, symptoms manifest themselves quickly and aggressively and can lead to death in a short time.

Parvovirosis can be cured if treatment begins as soon as the animal manifests the first symptoms. Usually, the dog with canine parvovirosis is hospitalized and treated with supportive medications and fluid therapy. The V8 and V10 vaccine, which we have already mentioned here, also prevent canine parvovirosis.