Dogs may suddenly leave us for a number of reasons, some of the most fatal causes include the following 8 sudden diseases. These diseases have fast onset and high mortality rates, which is crucial for every dog owner to understand and take preventive measures.
1. Acute gastric dilation and torsion
As mentioned earlier, this is a serious condition mainly caused by overeating, especially in large dogs. Preventive measures include regular and regular feeding and avoiding strenuous exercise after meals.
2. Mitral valve closure insufficiency
This is a heart disease that may cause a dog to have a sudden heart rupture and instantly die. Regular physical examinations and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are key to prevention.
3. Acute renal insufficiency
is mainly caused by accidental ingestion of toxic substances or stone disorders. Keeping your dog away from harmful foods and encouraging adequate water intake is an effective way to prevent it.
4. Infectious infectious diseases
include parvovirus, canine distemper and canine infectious hepatitis, especially in puppies with a fast incidence of mortality. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent these infectious diseases.
5. In vivo parasitic diseases
Ascariasis and heartworm disease may cause death to dogs. Timing deworming is the key to preventing these diseases.
6. Heart disease
In addition to mitral valve closure insufficiency, other types of heart disease may also suddenly take away the life of the dog. Maintaining proper exercise, avoiding obesity, and performing regular heart health checks are important measures to prevent heart disease.
7. Intestinal obstruction
Intestinal obstruction is usually caused by dogs eating undigestive objects, such as toy fragments or bones. This situation requires emergency medical intervention. Preventive measures include monitoring dogs’ play items to avoid contact with dangerous items that may be swallowed.
8. Malignant tumors
Dogs may also suffer from various types of cancer, some of which develop rapidly and are difficult to treat. Regular health checks can help early detection of tumors and improve treatment success rates. Summary of
Preventive measures
Timely and quantitative feeding to avoid overeating.
Conduct regular comprehensive health checks, especially cardiac and renal function tests.
Maintain proper exercise of your dog to avoid obesity.
Complete vaccination plans, especially during puppies.
Repeated deworming to protect dogs from parasites.
Pay attention to dogs' daily behavior and avoid them from touching items that may cause intestinal obstruction.
Pay attention to your dog's diet and avoid feeding foods that are harmful to them.
For every dog owner, by taking the right precautions, we can provide a safer and healthier living environment for dogs.