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 Dog’s infected often appear to be too quiet, depressed, and withdrawn.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.

May 04, 2008 | | Puppy Health

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