Dog Disease Review

What is a classic neurologic sign of Canine distemper?

• Localized involuntary muscle twitching

• Increased appetite

• Sudden weight gain

• Excessive barking

How is Canine Parvovirus contracted?

• Through airborne particles

• Contact with feces or contaminated materials

• Direct sunlight exposure

• Eating contaminated food

What is the most prominent sign of Tracheobronchitis (Kennel cough)?

• Loss of fur

• Excessive drooling

• High fever

• Spasms of coughing

Which animals can transmit Rabies?

• Only dogs

• Only bats

• Only rodents

• All warm-blooded animals

What does Canine Brucellosis cause in females?

• Increased aggression

• Abortion and enlargement of lymph nodes

• Hyperactivity

• Loss of appetite

How is Salmonellosis spread?

• Direct sunlight

• Inhaling contaminated air

• Through skin contact

• Ingesting food contaminated by feces

What are the symptoms of heart disease in dogs?

• Frequent urination

• Weight gain

• Increased energy

• Coughing during sleep

What is the most common fungal disease in dogs?

• Athlete's foot

• Ringworm

• Mold exposure

• Yeast infection

What is a symptom of a severe infestation of Hookworms?

• Improved vision

• Rapid hair growth

• Sudden increase in appetite

• The animal appears weak and listless

What is a characteristic of Tapeworms?

• Cause immediate death in dogs

• Flat and segmented worms that live in the small intestine

• They live in the lungs

• They are round and short