Ten Most Common pet diseases in Nepal

Top Ten canine diseases in Nepal

1. Rabies: A viral disease transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, including dogs. It affects the central nervous system and is fatal if not treated in time.
2. Parvovirus: Highly contagious and potentially fatal, this viral disease affects the gastrointestinal tract and causes severe vomiting and diarrhea.
3. Canine Distemper: A viral disease that affects a dog’s respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
4. Canine Parainfluenza: A highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to kennel cough, a condition characterized by coughing, nasal discharge, and fever.
5. Tick-Borne Diseases: Various diseases transmitted by ticks, such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis, which can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, lethargy, and joint pain.
6. Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough): An infection of the respiratory tract caused by multiple pathogens, including bacteria and viruses.
7. Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria. It can cause liver and kidney damage, as well as symptoms like fever, muscle pain, and vomiting. Leptospirosis can also infect humans.
8. Canine Heartworm Disease: A parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes. Heartworms infest the heart and lungs, leading to coughing, difficulty breathing, and eventually heart failure if left untreated. Preventive medication is crucial.
9. Canine mange: It is also known as canine scabies or sarcoptic mange, is a contagious skin disease caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is a common condition in dogs worldwide, including Nepal. Here’s some information about canine mange: a) Sarcoptic Mange: It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, which burrows into the dog’s skin, causing intense itching, hair loss, redness, and inflammation. It can spread to other animals and even humans. Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected dog or contaminated bedding or environment. b) Demodectic Mange: This form of mange is caused by an overgrowth of Demodex mites, which are normally present on a dog’s skin. However, when the mites multiply excessively, it can lead to demodectic mange. It typically affects young dogs with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include patchy hair loss, redness, scaling, and sometimes secondary bacterial infections.
10. Intestinal Parasites: Several parasites can infest a dog’s gastrointestinal tract, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms and protozoans. These parasites can cause weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting, and nutrient deficiencies.

For more information of canine diseases, please contact on 015919101 or visit to Lifeline Veterinary Hospital & Research Center,Sanepa-2 Lalitpur, Nepal.