Infectious diseases[edit]
An infectious disease is caused by the presence of organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites (either animalian or protozoan). Most of these diseases are spread directly from dog to dog, while others require a vector such as a tick or mosquito.[1] Certain infectious diseases are a concern from a public health standpoint because they are zoonoses (transmittable to humans).
Viral diseases[edit]
Viral diseases in dogs can be serious, especially in kennels. Timely vaccination can reduce the risk and severity of an infection. The most commonly recommended viruses to vaccinate dogs against are:
A rabid dog
Rabies
CDV (canine distemper)
CAV-2 (canine hepatitis virus or adenovirus-2)
CPV-2 (canine parvovirus)
Other viral diseases[edit]
Other canine viral diseases of note include herpesvirus and influenza.
Canine herpesvirus
Canine influenza