Dogs of all breeds suffer from ear infections, but those with floppy ears and those with allergies are more prone to developing
these infections than other dogs.
Dogs with drop ears are more prone to ear
infections than other dogs.
Not exact matches
Additionally,
dog owners should be aware that certain breeds of
dogs are more prone to ear
infections than others.
Although some areas are at higher risk
than others, heartworm
infection has been found in
dogs throughout all of the United States.
Golden retrievers, cocker spaniels, Labrador retrievers, schnauzers, Westies, wheaten terriers, and all the setters tend to have more ear diseases
than other breeds, but all
dogs can contract the
infection at some point in their lives.
Cause: Some bacteria have power to invade tissue better
than others, but there is also the resistance of the
dog to
infection that may be reduced so that furunculous will develop.
According to the pet health insurer VPI, ear
infections are the number one most common health problem in
dogs, causing more
dogs to have to go to the vet
than any
other health problem.
As for the different breeds of
dogs that are susceptible to parvo
infection, scientists still don't have a clue as to why black - and tan - colored breeds are more vulnerable to such an
infection than other breeds.
Most cases of ringworm are mild and self - limiting, meaning that they require no specific treatment
other than attention to hygiene and occasional bathing to prevent the spread of the
infection on the
dog or to
others.
While shih tzu, like
other dogs, have digestive systems that can handle certain bacteria or viral
infections better
than humans, the raw
dog food diet still carries this risk.
Before we move on to
other ear problems, let's take a closer look at some of the
dogs that are more likely to develop ear
infections than others.
Some
dogs are more susceptible to ear
infections than others.
Floppy - eared
dogs like Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, and
other long - eared
dogs tend to have more ear
infections than dogs with upright ears.
When moisture is trapped in the ear canal it can lead to
infection so
dog's who swim have a higher chance
than other dogs to get nasty ear
infections.
Dogs with pendulous ears, like cocker spaniels and basset hounds, and dogs with hairy inner ear flaps, like miniature poodles and schnauzers, are more susceptible to ear infections than other bre
Dogs with pendulous ears, like cocker spaniels and basset hounds, and
dogs with hairy inner ear flaps, like miniature poodles and schnauzers, are more susceptible to ear infections than other bre
dogs with hairy inner ear flaps, like miniature poodles and schnauzers, are more susceptible to ear
infections than other breeds.
My
dog has been diagnosed with open pyometra and my vet has an emergency spay scheduled for Monday (today is Friday);
other than this
infection she is healthy.
I don't think that it is known with certainty whether
dogs are better able to resist bacterial
infections than humans or
other species.
It's important to realize that a
dog's ear is not universally shaped, and that certain breeds are more prone to
infection than others.
Your
dog should not suffer any long term side effects
other than possible secondary skin
infections.
In March of 2015, veterinarians in the Chicago area reported seeing some kind of respiratory
infection that made
dogs a lot sicker
than they would have expected from canine flu or
other respiratory
infections they were used to seeing in
dogs.
Because the mites are transmitted from animal to animal, pets that spend time in shelters, kennels,
dog parks, groomers, and clinics have a higher risk of
infection than other pets.
Recurrent or chronic ear
infections are more commonly seen in
dogs with food allergies
than in
dogs with
other types of allergies — also, very young
dogs suffering from severe skin problems are often victims of food allergies.
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.
Treatment of serious fungal
infections, particularly blastomycosis Fewer side effects
than other antifungal agents, although expensive What
dogs / cats should not take this medication?
Treatment of fungal
infections, particularly of the central nervous system and urinary tract Treatment of yeast
infections of the skin and ringworm Fewer side effects
than other antifungal agents, although expensive What
dogs / cats should not take this medication?
To reduce the amount of stomach acid produced and protect against ulcer formation Manages nausea, and encourages normal stomach and intestinal contractions (prevents pooling of food) Used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, poisonings, parvovirus
infections, and any disease involving protracted vomiting Used in combination with long - term medications with stomach irritation tendencies Used in the treatment of megaesophagus or
other conditions where the esophagus is continually exposed to vomit / reflux / stomach acid 3 - 13 times stronger
than cimetidine What
dogs / cats should not take this medication?
Greyhounds in the initial H3N8 outbreak were more severely affected
than has been the norm for uncomplicated
infections in
other dogs including
dogs in shelters.
Your
dog's nasal allergy symptoms could initially make you think he has a cold or
other condition, but nasal allergies present with slightly different and longer - lasting symptoms
than a cold, upper respiratory
infection or sinus
infection.
Certain
dog breeds develop mange (demodex)
infections more often
than other breeds.
Though no one understands why some
dogs are more effected
than others, early attention to symptoms will certainly eliminate some of the more serious complications, such as
infection.