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People keeping dog as pets should be aware of the common disease they suffer. There are many diseases, which require preventive cure, and can be avoided. Proper and timely vaccination helps the dog stay healthy and safe. Diseases like Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, rabies, corna are critical and proper vaccination is essential. Periodical dog vaccination is essential to prevent these diseases along with annual boosters.

Another dog health issue they can experience is from constipation. Irregular or no easing is symptom of constipation. The main basis for constipation is irregular intake of food, no exercise or suffering from place change because of traveling. If such behavior noticed, then allow the dog to move freely to ease himself. Moreover, exercise also helps in slackening stool thereby regulating the internal system. Bulk vegetables and raw meat in the food help relieve constipation. Counting on the size and weight of the dog, half/ one spoon bran and mineral oil may be given with the food. This method should stop the moment the dog is relieved. In serious cases, take the recommendation of veterinary doctor.

Vomiting tendency is noticed among dogs. This tendency shows the underlying illness it is suffering. They normally vomit out foreign objects not digestible. Watch and understand the symptoms thatarise during vomiting. If it is suffering from minor symptoms then for a day stop his food and water. But you must always consult your veterinarian first! Ice is a big help in reducing the vomit tendency but give if it is essentialand talk to your Vet first. Vitamins and enzymes administered to set the stomach right. It is difficult to understand the pain it suffers, as it cannot speak. Quick treatment will help in his recovery and times save the life.

External and internal parasite also cause discomfort to the dog. External parasites like fleas, mites, lice and ticks causes irritation in the skin and immediately treated with medicine or sprays. Even then, the immediate area of the dog has to be disinfected. Internal parasites are mainly, tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, etc assist in the health hazards, anemia and may be fatal. This requires timely protective medicine or vaccinations.

Dogs are prone to the deadly virus rabies. There is no medicine to cure rabies. However, timely vaccination of anti rabies drug prevents the dog to affect by the disease. The deadly virus is fatal and equally unsafe for the owner as the virus gets contaminated through saliva. The virus affects the spinal cord and reaches the brain to kill. Rabies vaccination is mandatory in many countries.

However, there are numerous other diseases found in dogs. Insuring the health of the dog is prudent. Dog medical insurance plans vary according to the company and the plan you select to opt.