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Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease for dogs which is characterized by vomiting, bloody diarrhea and high mortality rate. The virus was first described in the early 1970 and due to the small size of the viral particles it was named,,Minute virus of canine”.

Canine distemper also known as Carre’s disease or CDV is a highly contagious disease that usually is fetal and affects domestic dogs but can also infect some wild life animals like the wolf, ferret, raccoon and skunk.

Babesiosis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with Babesia, a genus of protozoan pyroplasma, transmitted by ticks.

Ear mites are little parasites that can be found in the ear canals of your pet but also on different parts of its body like the face and head where they produce itchiness and skin irritation. This parasites, survive by feeding on the epidermal debris and on the ear wax of the host.

There are many things that our dogs do that we think are silly and goofy, but in reality most of those things have another meaning. I will try to help you understand some of your dog’s behavioral habits:

Parasitic worms are very common for dogs especially for does who live outdoors and have a lot of contact with other canine companions or other animals.

Demodicosis is a non-contagious parasitic skin disease that is often infectious, caused by the presence and multiplication of tiny eight-legged mites called Domedex. This cigar shaped mites live in or near hair follicles and feed on cells, sebum and epidermal debris.

We all like to spoil our little friends from time to time by giving them some of our food or beverages that we might consider delicious or healthy, but you must always remember that not everything that its good for us is also good for them.

Apart from being a really disgusting habit, stool eating can be unsafe especially for a dog that hasn’t been vaccinated. Many dangerous diseases can be transmitted through feces like parvovirus and if diseases weren’t enough also parasites can be found in them.

Believe it or not, more than 80 percent of dogs above the age of 4 have a form of gum disease. Dogs instinctively hide their oral discomfort, so you need to keep and eye out for certain signs: loss of appetite, changing his eating habits, waking up during the night, facial swelling or rubbing his face against objects or people.