Common Diseases and Parasites in Dogs

Which of the following is a classic neurologic sign of Canine Distemper?

• High fever and severe headache

• Localized involuntary muscle twitching, convulsions, including salvation and chewing movements of the jaw

• Paralysis of the hind limbs

• Loss of appetite and lethargy

How is Canine Parvovirus contracted?

• Through airborne particles

• Through contact with feces or contaminated materials

• Through skin contact with an infected dog

• Through ingestion of contaminated food

What is the most prominent sign of Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) in dogs?

• Loss of appetite

• Spasms of coughing

• Excessive barking

• Lethargy

What is rabies?

• A bacterial infection that affects the digestive system.

• A viral disease that attacks the central nervous system.

• A fungal infection that affects the skin.

• A parasitic disease that affects the respiratory system.

What are the symptoms of rabies in animals?

• Increased appetite and weight gain.

• Strange behavior, wandering off, attacking, and biting.

• Frequent sneezing and coughing.

• Excessive sleepiness and lethargy.

How is Canine Brucellosis spread?

• Through airborne transmission

• Through contaminated water

• Through breeding

• Through skin contact

What does Canine Brucellosis cause in male dogs?

• Swelling of the scrotum and testicles

• Weight loss

• Excessive barking

• Hyperactivity

How is Salmonelosis spread?

• By airborne transmission

• By ingesting food contaminated by feces

• By skin contact with infected animals

• By insect bites

What is a congenital heart disease?

• A disease that develops during adulthood

• A disease that is always contracted from others

• A disease that is present from birth

• A disease that cannot be diagnosed until late in life

What is a characteristic symptom of cataracts in dogs?

• Increased redness in the eyes

• Cloudy, white opacity of the lens

• Frequent blinking

• Change in eye color