Demodicosis is an inflammatory dog disease caused by demodex canis and demodex injai. It occurs when large number of demodicosis sps inhabit hair follicles and sebaceous glands. These demodex mites are transmitted from mother to puppies during nursing within 72 hours after birth. Immunosuppression, natural or iatrogenic can precipitate the disease. In some cases Secondary bacterial deep folliculitis, furunculosis or cellulitis may occur leading to guarded prognosis. There are 3 forms of demodicosis seen in dogs. 1,Localised demodicosis 2, Juvenile-onset generalised demodicosis 3,Adult onset generalised demodicosis. In the case...
Aging is a normal part of everyone's life, and at some point all dogs become seniors. It is the natural process of things and every owner should be prepared for it. It is important to remember that many physiological changes occur during the aging process that your canine companion will experience. These include: Lack of energy Reduced hearing Changes in eyesight Arthritis Obesity Dental problems Cancers Cardiac and kidney diseases All dogs are not considered seniors at the same age, it mainly depends on the breed and the dogs unique traits. Small breeds at 10 - 11 years of age Medium sized breeds at 8 - 10 years Gaint breeds at 5 - 6 years of age Special care should be taken to the dogs when they...
Obesity refers to excessive fat accumulation in the adipose tissue of dog due to over intake of energy rich foods leading to increase in the body weight of the dog which will have negative impact on the health of the dog. Breeds which are prone to canine obesity? Some of the medium and large sized canine breeds more susceptible to obesity like Labridor Dachshund Doberman pinscher Hounds German shepherd Bull dog and pug Beagles etc. Complications due to obesity in dogs? ...
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