Not exact matches
This surely contributes to the rarity or nonexistence of human - to - human transmission of rabies (acquired by the bite of an infected
dog or bat); cat - scratch disease (which causes
skin lesions and swollen lymph nodes); tularemia (a disease, often acquired when hunting and cutting up an infected rabbit, that can cause
skin ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, and fever); and BSE (probably acquired by eating the nervous system tissue of infected cows).
Whilst many perceive the wrinkly faces of flat - faced pooches as appealing and adorable, in reality,
dogs with short muzzles are predisposed to a plethora of serious and often life - threatening health problems, such as tracheal collapse (obstruction of the airways), heart disease,
ulcers, and
skin infections.
Sources of unnatural
dog odors include:
dog's coat (which has not been regularly cleaned),
skin diseases, ear disease, dental disease or mouth
ulcers and flatulence.
A
skin tag on a
dog's eyelid, for example (not to be confused with an eyelid tumor), can rub on the cornea, causing
ulcers and irritation, or it can interfere with your
dog's vision.
Dogs Allergic to Bees: If your
dog is allergic to bee stings, then you should be aware that there is a (very remote) possibility that raw honey may result in
skin lesions or oral
ulcers.