Parvovirus is a prevalent and potentially fatal illness for puppies, easily transmissible and widespread across the United States. This highly contagious virus spreads through feces and can survive in the environment for months or even years.
Distemper virus is highly contagious and often fatal, attacking the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs and puppies. Spread through the air or shared food and water bowls, symptoms include respiratory and neurological issues.
Kennel cough, or canine infectious respiratory disease, is a common upper respiratory illness in dogs, caused by bacteria or viruses. It spreads through contact with infected dogs in places like kennels, shelters, and dog parks.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection transmitted through infected urine, often from water sources, soil, food, or bedding. It primarily affects the kidneys and liver and is most common in the Midwest, East.
Vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of underlying illnesses and require veterinary assessment. Common causes include ingestion of foreign objects, toxins, or garbage, intestinal parasites, dietary changes, bacterial or viral infections, and stress.
Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host, deriving food at the host's expense. Puppies, with their underdeveloped immune systems, are more susceptible. Parasites can be external or internal, causing a range of health issues.
Canine adenovirus, or infectious canine hepatitis, is a viral infection spread through contact with infected animals or contaminated objects. It primarily attacks the liver and blood vessel cells.