Piroplasmosis
by Steve Cowan
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Piroplasmosis is one of the diseases, sometimes fatal, most frequently seen in dogs. This disease, which destroys the red cells, is due to a parasite of the blood, transmitted by a tick bite. The treatment is effective on condition it is set up in time, but the complications can be serious. Which are the symptoms which one can observe? The dog is laid low, it refuses to take nourishment, vomits and has a strong fever. Its urine takes on an abnormal coloring. The symptoms are not always easy to detect and it is advisable to consult a veterinary surgeon in case of doubts. How is piroplasmosis transmitted?
Only ticks can transmit this disease. In order to be able to drink the blood of the dog, the tick injects an anticoagulant saliva, which contains the parasites of piroplasmosis. Once in the blood these penetrate in the red cells, multiply there, and make them burst. A dog affected by piroplasmosis is not contagious, to other dogs, to other animals, or to man. What is the treatment for piroplasmosis? The treatment is very effective assuming it beings rather quickly. It is advisable to monitor the appearance of the symptoms well. According to the stage of evolution of the disease, the veterinary surgeon will set up a treatment program in the form of injections which make it possible to destroy the parasite and of infusion, intended to dehydrate the animal and to fight against the hepatic and renal complications. The animal will be also transfused to compensate for the lack of red globules. How to prevent piroplasmosis? Two techniques exist. First there are pesticides, which is the surest way to establish real prevention. The product must destroy the tick before it has time to puncture the skin. It is thus necessary that it is poisoned in contact with the dogs coat, in a few minutes. The pesticides are in the shape of collars, pulverizers or pipettes. The other method is that of vaccination. There is a vaccine which protects from piroplasmosis, but it is not 100% effective and appears very expensive. For more dog caring tips and suggestions, visit my site at http://webbiz99.com/dogtraining/index.html
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