DISEASES OF HOME DOGS OF POPULATION OF PETROPAVL CITY

Dogs, among other pets, are very popular. Currently, dogs are involved in almost all types of human activities: security, hunting, various search activities, guide dogs, companion dogs. However, dogs are quite often affected by contagious diseases, and many diseases pose a danger to humans as well (anthropozoonoses). An analysis of the incidence of dogs with respect to the identified list of disease groups: infectious (of various etiologies), invasive (of various etiologies), non-infectious, surgical, gynecology and obstetrics is conducted. Non-communicable dog diseases account for about 90%; infectious and parasitic (invasive) diseases of dogs account for 10%. The main ways of transmission of infection are aerogenic and direct contact with a sick animal, which is the carrier of the causative agent of a certain epizootic. Among internal non-communicable diseases, the frequency of occurrence is characterized by followed indicators: diseases of the cardiovascular system - 19%, diseases of the respiratory system - 37%, diseases of the digestive system of dogs - 44%. Characteristics of age, dog breeds for some groups of diseases are «vulnerable», often determine the severity of the disease, which is associated with physiological, genetic characteristics of the body. The importance of compliance with dog disease prevention measures (vaccinations, periodic medical examinations), a healthy pet lifestyle, proper nutrition are the main recommendations for dog owners.

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