Animal Glossary

Infections and Conditions in Dogs

Here is a comprehensive glossary of the key diseases and conditions affecting dogs in South Africa

• Viral infections like rabies, Hepatozoonosis canine parvovirus, canine distemper, and canine influenza
• Bacterial infections such as leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and kennel cough
• Fungal infections like blastomycosis and ringworm
• Parasitic infections including heartworm, roundworms, and mange

Viral Infections

• Rabies
• Hepatozoonosis
• Canine parvovirus
• Canine distemper
• Canine influenza

Bacterial Infections

• Leptospirosis
• Kennel cough
• Ehrlichiosis (Tick Bite Fever)
• Anaplasmosis
• Rickettsiosis
• Bartonellosis

Fungal Infections

• Blastomycosis
• Ringworm

Parasitic Infections

• Heartworm
• Roundworms
• Mange
• Babesiosis
• Hepatozoonosis
• Dipylidium caninum (tapeworm)

Other

Other:

• Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)