Infectious diseases in dogs

Just like in humans, antibiotics are important for treating numerous diseases in dogs. However, they can also have side effects, particularly disrupting the balance of the intestinal flora. Theref..

A worm infestation can have serious consequences for dogs, especially for animals that are already weakened beforehand. Regardless, parasites pose a significant burden on the intestines. Therefore..

Dogs are known to be facultative carnivores. Their diet should therefore contain an adequate amount of meat or a suitable alternative for the appropriate supply of animal proteins.There is a wide vari..

Babesiosis is an infectious disease that ticks can transmit to dogs. The pathogens that cause the disease are parasites that destroy red blood cells.In this article you will find out how to recognise ..

Ticks can be a real nuisance during the warm season. This is not only true for humans, but also for dogs, which ticks can infect with various diseases including anaplasmosis. If your fo..

Canine distemper is a viral infection that often occurs in dogs and, depending on whether it is promptly diagnosed, can even be fatal. Canine distemper was responsible for numerous deaths in dogs for ..

The abbreviation SRMA stands for Steroid-Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis. It is a relatively common form of meningitis in dogs. What causes SRMA in dogs, how the..

Leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease. It is caused by leptospira and can be potentially fatal to dogs. In addition, the disease is a zoonosis, which means that it can spread from animals t..

It is well known that brewer's yeast is very rich in valuable nutrients and is therefore often used as a food supplement for humans or also dogs. At the same time, one reads again and again that bre..

Corona viruses are widely spread in dogs. If a quadruped gets infected with it, it is the Canine Coronavirus (CCV). The risk of infection is particularly high where several dogs are kept..

Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that can occur in dogs worldwide. It is caused by so-called coccidia and can take a relatively harmless or life-threatening course. Below you will learn how you..

Clostridia are a very common cause of digestive problems in dogs. It is estimated that more than 20 percent of all diarrheal diseases can be attributed to an infection with Clostridium. ..

The technical term for the pancreas is pancreas. If your dog suffers from pancreatitis, this is also known as pancreatitis.  Inflammation of the pancreas is a serious condition..

It can occur again and again that a dog licks itself at the anus. If this happens remarkably frequently with your four-legged friend, you should not take his behavior to the light shoulder. ..

The warm season inevitably brings with it a multitude of biting insects, which can sting not only humans but also dogs. In most cases an insect bite is harmless in dogs. However, there are also si..

Skin fungus is triggered in dogs by so-called dermatophytes. These are fungal spores that attack the surface of the skin and hair of the four-legged friend. If your dog suffers from s..

Unfortunately, mite infestation is a common problem in dogs, which many owners are confronted with. Mites are arachnids and feed mainly on the dead skin cells of their host animals. If a dog suff..

Leishmaniasis is one of the typical Mediterranean diseases that dogs can become infected with. In contrast to Lyme disease, the risk of infection is still very high mainly in southern Europe. ..

Dogs can also suffer from cystitis. Although in principle every four-legged friend can be affected by it, there is an increased risk especially with older animals as well as castrated bitches. As wi..

The abbreviation IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is a chronic intestinal inflammation. If your dog suffers from IBD, this can be felt in the form of digestive problems, abdominal pain an..