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I know nothing about dog diseases, I guess like cats, they’ll have certain vaccins and deworming every 6 months?
I’m going to the animal shelter tomorrow and I need to make sure I don’t end up with a dog who has health problems, for 2 reasons: obviously it means more money spending on vets and also, it’s heart breaking to have a pet who’s sick.
Is there a virus he could have? I have a cat at home so I don’t want to risk any contagious infection. Please help!
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October 12th, 2009 at 11:42 am
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It’s just like putting someone in the hospital. It’s the worst place to be because of all the infections going around.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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Ask them about kennel cough and fleas&ticks. They shouldn’t mind answering.
Good luck!
October 17th, 2009 at 4:24 am
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there is an ailment that some dogs can pick up in a kennel environment called “Kennel Cough” Ask a vet if it is can identified and cured
October 18th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
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well if it is a good shelter they will have checked them over for any diseases, the dog may come home with kennel cough but that should be it
October 19th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
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ASK YOUR VET ABOUT THE HEALTH ISSUES OF THE DOG YOU CHOOSE. EVERY DOG IS DIFFERNT. YOU COULD ALSO GO TO THAT WEBSITE HAS HELPFUL INFORMATION!!!
October 22nd, 2009 at 8:55 pm
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You may get a dog with what they call Kennal Caugh. Which is very normal. When you get an animal from the shelter you normally get a discount or a free visit to the Vet and they can check the animal out. don’t know if this info. is of any help to you.
Good luck
October 25th, 2009 at 12:46 am
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Many shelters now come with a free 3 months of pet ins anyways but just take the animal to your vet for a routine check up always smart with any new dog. I have owned 2 shelter dogs and niether were unhealthy. Good choice.
October 27th, 2009 at 3:04 am
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You will want to make sure that the shelter has vaccinated for kennel cough and more importantly, parvo. Both of these diseases are extremely contagious, but parvo is almost always fatal. Treating a dog with parvo is not something that you want to experience. It is expensive and very hard to watch.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:21 am
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These are good answers, but you need to know a couple more things. There is a yearly vaccine called bordatella. Make sure your dog gets that when you take him/her for the yearly visit. It prevents kennel cough in case you are around other dogs, or take her to be groomed.
Adult dogs do not require de-worming unless you notice worms in the stool or she tests positive at your yearly exam.
Dogs get yearly vaccines, and monthly flea and heart worm prevention like frontline or advantage. Your vet can fill you in.
The adoption fee includes vet exam, but it wouldn’t hurt to take him/her to your regular vet right after adoption to make sure you are all on the same page.Shelter dogs and rescue dogs make the best pets. You will not be sorry for adopting.
Good luck!
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:57 am
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Most shelters will not adopt out a sick animal. Most shelters will have had the dog in quarantine for a specific period of time to assure themselves that the dog is healthy. Ask for any medical records they may have on the dog and ask for the current rabies certificate.
You don’t need to worry about diseases spreading from your dog to your cat. Most diseases do not pass between species.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:58 am
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The most common thing seen in shelter dogs is Kennel cough. It is easily treated by a vet and there is a vaccination for it as well. It is seldom life-threatening and your cat can’t catch it. The more difficult problem is the possibility of parasites. Your shelter dog might have ear mites, or fleas, or hair loss caused by stress. You should make an appointment with your vet within a week of getting your dog and have it checked for these and other issues. Most of these are also easily treated. If your cat is vaccinated and on heartworm meds, she it will most probably be immune to the parasites as well. If serious illnesses are found, the shelter will take the dog back. Good luck in your endeavor!