Sentences with phrase «infections in dog bites»

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11 Fighting a hangover by drinking «the hair of the dog that bit you» may have originated in an ancient belief that ingesting the hair of a dog that literally bit you could guard against infection.

Lyme disease in dogs is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which are transmitted through the bites of eastern and western black - legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus).

A dog bite might not seem serious at first, but unfortunately dog bites easily develop serious infections that can cost you a lot of money in medical bills and loss of income.

Current research suggests that canine anaplasmosis is an acute disease that occurs in dogs a week or two after infection through a tick bite.

The bites and presence of fleas will cause the dog to itch and if the dog happens to be allergic to fleas (the allergy is technically to the insects» saliva) it can experience extreme itching, loss of fur in some places, inflammation, and infections.

As so many of the dogs in third world countries suffer from chronic parasitic and bacterial infections, and continuous exposure to biting insects, they are in considerable need of any available help to have a better quality of life.

Secondary infection is also common in allergy affected dogs, due to the pet itching and biting at their skin.

Although cats have no more germs in their mouths than dogs or people, researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that when cats bite, their sharp teeth can inject hard - to - treat bacteria deeply into the skin and joints, increasing the risk for serious infection.

The period between the initial infection when the dog is bitten by a mosquito and the maturation of the worms into adults living in the heart takes six to seven months in dogs and is known as the «prepatent period».

The period between the initial infection when the dog or cat is bitten by an infected mosquito and the development of the microfalariae into adults living in the tissues of your pet usually takes 6 to 7 months.

The disease in humans and dogs varies quite a bit, but the cause is the same - it is caused by a bacterial infection passed by ticks.

These can also occur in dogs that are shaking their heads, which can be a problem from allergies, flea bite irritation, mosquito bites and ear infections.

A severely allergic dog may itch constantly, damage its skin and coat with constant scratching, biting and rubbing, and suffer from secondary problems like bacterial and yeast infections that take a foothold in its damaged skin.

Only cats hunt more rodents in human habitat than street dogs; no other species more effectively rousts monkeys, including macaques, who carry more than 100 infections transmissible by bite or through fecal matter that can kill humans.

Flea bites cause mild to severe itching and skin infections in cats and dogs because of allergic reactions to the saliva of the flea.

Dog or cat bites can result in infection, caused by bacteria from the animal's mouth and on the patients» body.

Most ear mite infections in dogs and cats are caused by a parasitic mite known as Otodectes cynotis — a name which originates from the Greek for «dog ear - biter.»

The veterinary exam showed a variety of ailments, including hookworms, round worms, flea bites, ear infections, mammary tumors, rotting teeth, luxating patellas, hernias, scars, long nails, scabby coats, some tails were docked, some puppies were anemic, one dog had entropion, and one dog was pregnant and diagnosed with pyometra, resulting in a uterus full of full - size deceased puppies.

When the mosquito then bites another dog, cat, or susceptible animal, it then passes the larvae into the animal's blood stream through the bite wound, resulting in heartworm infection.

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Symptoms in Dogs As in humans, a rash may appear around the tick bite soon after infection.

Shock in dogs can also be caused by allergic reactions to insect bites or food, whereas septic shock can result from infections and diseases such as pneumonia and heart failure.

The absolute best way to prevent a dog bite infection is obviously to avoid the bite in the first place.

Severe dog bites can result in infection or permanent scarring.

Dog bites can result in severe injuries and infections for both adults and children.

I am very familiar with the dangers of dog bites and the serious scarring, infections and the medical treatments that will be necessary in attempting to resolve the injuries.

Those with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to infections as a result of dog bites and small children are especially vulnerable to serious injury, not only because of their small stature, but because they may move suddenly in ways the dog interprets as threatening, unwittingly provoking an attack.

In many cases, infection from a dog bite can be more serious than the bite itself.