Infectious Diseases in Dogs
Vaccine-preventable and vector-borne diseases owners should recognise and prevent.
All conditions
- Heartworm Disease — A serious, largely preventable parasitic disease affecting the heart and lungs.
- Lyme Disease — A tick-borne bacterial disease; endemic in many regions.
- Leptospirosis — A bacterial infection spread through contaminated water; can cause kidney and liver failure.
- Kennel Cough — A contagious respiratory infection; usually mild but can be serious in senior dogs.