Puppy Diseases
Puppies and dogs can get a number of different diseases. Some of these diseases include:
Canine Distemper Virus - A very dangerous viral infection!!! Dog’s infected often appear to be too quiet, depressed, and withdrawn.
Hepatitis - A viral infection that mainly affects the liver.
Leptospirosis - Bacterial infection that focuses on the kidneys and affects many different mammals.
Parainfluenza - This virus causes upper respiratory infections.
Parvovirus - This is a highly infectious disease - one of the most fatal of dog diseases!! It affects the intestinal tract.
Coronavirus - Very severe - however, it is not always fatal.
You must get your dog vaccinated against these diseases!!! The shot is generally called the DHLPPCv vaccine. Once your puppy is old enough, he/she also needs to get vaccinated against rabies.