Wednesday, November 4, 2020

3434. Contagious viral diseases kill puppies in breeding kennels and pet shops

YEAR 2005

Contagious viral diseases kill puppies in breeding kennels and pet shops

Puppies in great demand in Singapore
Supply - breeding kennels in Pasir Ris
Import from Australia and other countries

Viral diseases in breeding kennels and pet shops.
High mortality in puppies

Contagious - veterinary clinics and hospitals

Medical expenses as much as $20,000?

Loss of puppies - traumatic





Canine Distemper



Miniature Schnauzers do not shed hairs 




Coughing, runny nose, pneumonia, diarrhoea, brain infection, death



Canine Parvovirus

Vomiting and passing blood in the stools





Kennel cough

Severe cases - last few weeks. Cough like an old man. 


Chronic cough for a few weeks, not fatal




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Dog Breeders of Pasir Ris




Vaccination program


Prevention

Yearly booster

Wants antibody check before vaccination

Herd immunity

Dog Mills


2020
Rarely see distemper and parvovirus.
Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza
Babesiosis (Tick Fever)
Heartworm disease



CASES
1. A 5-month-old Yorkshire Terrier has “kennel cough” for over 2 months.

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