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All dogs with Boxer cardiomyopathy are at risk of sudden cardiac death. This includes asymptomatic dogs, meaning that sudden death may be the first sign of disease. [6] Sudden cardiac death is usually caused by the degeneration of ventricular tachycardia to ventricular fibrillation.
It occurs primarily in dogs and horses, but can also affect humans. In dogs it affects the gastrointestinal system and lymph nodes, and rarely the skin. [24] Mucormycosis is a collection of fungal and mold diseases in dogs including pythiosis, zygomycosis, and lagenidiosis that affect the gastrointestinal tract and skin. [6]
This one can be fatal if not treated, and it’s one of the reasons it’s always best to get a vet to take a look at your vomiting dog rather than risk it getting worse. 9. Pancreatitis
Pimobendan is indicated for the management of the signs of mild, moderate, or severe congestive heart failure in dogs due to clinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM); [1] [7] and for use with concurrent therapy for congestive heart failure (e.g.,furosemide, etc.) as appropriate on a case-by-case basis. [1]
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As more cases of a mysterious, potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs are reported, dog parents are taking extra precautions. Mysterious, potentially fatal dog illness spreads in the US ...
Nutmeg is highly neurotoxic to dogs and causes seizures, tremors, and nervous system disorders which can be fatal. Nutmeg's rich, spicy scent is attractive to dogs which can result in a dog ingesting a lethal amount of this spice. Eggnog and other food preparations which contain nutmeg should not be given to dogs. [48] [49] [50]
Vets are looking into a mystery dog illness in 2023, which may be a virus. It's going around the U.S. and can be fatal. What to know about symptoms, prevention.