Canine influenza has symptoms similar to several other diseases in dogs. New to veterinary medicine, dog flu comes in two forms, and, under the right circumstances, it spreads quite easily. Knowing what the symptoms of canine influenza are, how it spreads, and how to avoid exposing your dog, can help you prevent infection in your […]
contagious dog diseases
Canine Conjunctivitis in Weimaraners
Canine conjunctivitis, a condition similar to pink eye in people, should be treated promptly, as it can lead to more serious conditions and eye diseases in dogs. Simply stated, dog conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of your dog’s eyes. The conjunctiva is a very thin membrane on the inside of your dog’s eyelid, […]
Blasto in Dogs
Blasto or North American Blastomycosis is a fungal infection that is most often found in young male dogs, especially hunting dogs, who spend lots of time outdoors. Sometimes seen in female dogs, blastomycosis most often affects younger male dogs that are between two and four years old. When female dogs are infected, they are more […]
Salmonella Symptoms in Dogs
Salmonella symptoms in dogs can vary, based on how serious the salmonella poisoning. So it’s important to understand which symptoms can mean that your dog has been poisoned. Dog salmonella symptoms commonly appear in 6 to 72 hours after your dog eats food contaminated with the salmonella bacteria. And hunting dogs like Weimaraners are exposed […]