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The  canine infectious tracheobronchitis  , more commonly known as "kennel cough", is a condition that affects the respiratory system and usually develops in places where a wide number of dogs, such as kennels or breeding. This fact was the one that gave rise to the popular name of the affection. Formerly, this disease occurred only in those kennels or kennels with inadequate hygienic conditions. However, with the increase in animal protection, abandoned pet shelters, dog walkers, dog shows, and, in general, places where a large number of dogs are concentrated. The pathology has spread more rapidly due to its high contagion rate, and not so much due to inappropriate conditions. If you suspect that your dog has been infected, keep reading this article and discover the  symptoms and treatment of kennel cough  . What is canine infectious tracheobronchitis? Kennel cough is a highly contagious  viral  disease that is usually caused by the par...

The  reverse sneezing in dogs  is a disorder that can occur in our dogs, being very striking and disturbing because it seems that the dog is about to drown. There are many doubts among the tutors who observe it, mainly about how to act. Precisely for this reason, in this Scoobydog article we will explain what a reverse sneeze is in dogs, what are the  causes that cause it , the treatment that the veterinarian can prescribe, or how to care for a dog that suffers from it. Read on to find out everything: Dog sneeze When our dog sneezes, surely, he is not sneezing for the reasons that we normally attribute, since it is  not usually the same causes  that cause human sneezes that cause canines. The most common reasons we sneeze include allergies, sinusitis, or colds. On the contrary, sneezing in dogs is usually caused by the presence of foreign bodies in their noses, mites, and dust. If we go to more worrying causes, there...

One of the most common medical complaints we see in our office is dogs with skin infections, "hot spots" or allergic dermatitis, also known as atopic dermatitis (atopy), so if you want to know  how to cure Dog Skin Allergies  , you should keep reading this post. Dog Skin Allergies Unlike people who react to allergens most commonly with nasal symptoms and / or hives, dogs react with skin and / or gastrointestinal problems. This is because there is a higher proportion of mast cells, which release histamines and other vasoactive substances in the face of an allergic challenge, in the skin of dogs. These problems can range from poor coat texture or hair length, to itching and chewing, to hot spots and self-mutilation, gastrointestinal pain and discomfort, diarrhea and flatulence. Allergies can also play a role in chronic ear infections. Intradermal skin tests can also be done. In this test method, a small amount of antigen is injected into a shaved part of the dog's...

You may have seen your dog eat poop once. Why do they do it? Why do dogs eat poop? Of each and every disgusting habit that our canine companions have, drinking from the toilet, rolling in the mud of the quagmire, licking their butt, etc, nothing beats the disgusting practice of eating poop. There is a scientific name for this habit: coprophagia (kop-ruh-fey-jee-uh), and also  behavioral and physiological reasons  why certain dogs view manure as a delicacy. If you have a poop eater, don't despair; there are ways to discourage the habit. The truth is that it has not been deeply investigated by science, there are few studies in this regard, eating poop is a relatively common phenomenon. In 2012 research presented at the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior annual conference, scholars led by Dr. Benjamin Hart of the University of California, Davis, found that: Hart wrote: "Our conclusion is that eating fresh feces is a reflection of an ...

If we are going to live with a dog, vaccines are one of the veterinary actions that we must implement as a preventive routine, whether our partner is a puppy or an adult. Regardless of whether you live inside or outside the home. There are ignorance and mistrust around vaccines, which leads to losing sight of the vital importance they have in the  prevention of deadly diseases . Below we clarify all doubts and present the recommended Puppy shots schedule. How do vaccines work? To understand how vaccines work, start by reviewing some basic immunology concepts. When an animal becomes ill,  its immune system creates defenses  , known as antibodies, against the invading antigen. This process serves to fight disease and, very importantly, to create an immune memory. This allows that, in a second contact with the same pathogen, the organism reacts quickly, thus minimizing the disease. The problem is that the most serious pathologies can cause the animal...

Surely you have ever seen the largest dog in the world, or the smallest, either in photo, video or through the Guinness Book of Records. But in addition to their size, character or obedience ... some dogs also become famous for their peculiar price. So which is the Most expensive dog breeds in the world? Most expensive dog breeds Before giving you more information about the most expensive dog in the world, we want to express our total disagreement with the sale of animals. It does not seem fair to us that they raise dogs for sale while in kennels and shelters they are saturated with dogs looking for a home. So we strongly insist that you adopt dogs, not buy them. In municipal and animal protection kennels, you will find purebred dogs and mongrel dogs, you can adopt them for free, paying only for their mandatory vaccinations and identification chip (these expenses vary depending on the country of residence). Why pay for a dog when we can adopt one for free? The...

It is very curious to observe the very contradictory opinions that are obtained when looking for information on whether a dog drinks milk. Some indicate that they can not only drink milk but that it is also recommended, while  others indicate that it is not a good idea . The truth is that they are all a bit right whenever we talk about adult dogs since puppies require more specialized care. We are going to review when a dog can drinks cow milk and how careful we should be. Table of contents What is milk? What problems can give milk to a dog? Can dogs drink milk? Can puppies drink cow’s milk? What is the best milk for a dog? Can a dog eat dairy? What is milk? Milk is a liquid secreted by the mammary glands of mammals for feeding their young. The form in which much of the energy it contains comes in a disaccharide called lactose, formed by the union of two monosaccharides: glucose and galactose. Beverages made from legumes and cereals such as soybeans, oats or almonds ...