Common Dog Diseases

Here you can scroll through our dog disease list to find out the symptoms that you need to look out for in dog viruses and other common diseases. It is very difficult to avoid infectious diseases, but it is also useful to understand that most infections spread in places where there is a dense concentration of dogs like a kennel or a dog show for instance. Infectious diseases are passed through the air and into the bloodstream and may be contracted from bedding, bowls, grooming equipment, infected insects or animals and through open wounds.

8 deadly dog diseases

Dogs are like kids — they can get sick anywhere — and in order to keep them around as long as possible, it’s important to know which diseases are prevalent in dogs, what symptoms to look for and how to prevent your pup from contracting them. These eight dog diseases affect pups of all ages and breeds in every state. Since dogs can catch these diseases at the dog park, groomer or shelter, it’s important to always keep a watchful eye on your pup and call the vet if their behavior appears suspicious or they starts exhibiting any strange symptoms.

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