{"id":3284,"date":"2025-08-22T09:05:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/?p=3284"},"modified":"2025-09-19T05:30:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T05:30:26","slug":"what-are-common-dog-diseases-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/what-are-common-dog-diseases-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Most Common Dog Diseases?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"576\">Dogs can be more than just a pet. They can be a companion, caretaker, teammate, and family. However, similarly to us, dogs can show fluctuations in their health status over time. Veterinarians have started to recognize a change in disease processes and trends as a result of the climate, urban lifestyles, and nutrition. By understanding the <strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"489\">common dog diseases<\/strong>, an educated pet parent can gain better knowledge to help protect man&#8217;s best friend. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what dog diseases in 2025 should you be aware of? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"576\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"common dog diseases\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C798&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ig-1-min-scaled.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. <strong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"430\">Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses,\u00a0 Worrisome Common Dog Diseases<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As global temperatures rise, ticks and mosquitoes are also better able to invade new areas, many of which may be amenable to foreign diseases on the backs of these new invaders. The most worrisome are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyme Disease &#8211; resembles flu symptoms like fever, joint pain, and severe fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis &#8211; both blood-borne diseases transmitted by ticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartworm &#8211; an illness that is transmitted by mosquitoes during feeding of mosquitoes and can infect the heart and lungs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Tip for Pet Parents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize year-round preventatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get annual screenings for parasites.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid tall grass and always inspect your dog\u2019s coat when returning from outdoor play.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Respiratory Illnesses: Beyond Kennel Cough<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is more commonly referred to as the tombstone cough, the Canine infectious respiratory disease complex.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strain is more viral and transferable, as well as harder to treat.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CIRDC has the same symptoms as previously mentioned, such as a cough that will not go away, nasal discharge, and pneumonia in more severe cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3520\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Respiratory Illnesses\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-min-13-scaled.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Prevention Measures:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get all vaccinations updated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not visit congested playgrounds and boarding houses when there are outbreaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/pet-insurance\/\"><strong>common dog diseases<\/strong> <\/a>in 2025 that owners really need to pay attention to due to how quickly it spreads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Food-Linked Health Issues &amp; Obesity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet is critical to canine health, and ill choices will essentially result in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 shown to affect some grain-free or boutique diets;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obesity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 one of the most severe health problems today, which leads to diabetes, arthritis, and a reduction in lifetime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Preventative Actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select veterinarian-recommended diets.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control food and treats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide daily exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dog food\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-2-2-min-scaled.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Skin Allergies and Atopic Dermatitis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today&#8217;s environments expose your pets to allergens to a degree that has never been more favorable for the itchy, uncomfortable pet. Atopic dermatitis, in particular, is triggered by:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust mites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pollens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air pollution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with your veterinarian to determine your pets&#8217; allergen triggers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize medications prescribed by your veterinarian, such as Apoquel or Cytopoint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly groom and bathe your dog to reduce allergens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Allergies in dog \" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-4-min-4-scaled.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Genetic and Breed-Specific Disorders Among Common Dog Diseases<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purebred dogs can be stunning, but many also carry a risk of inherited issues. With time into the year 2025, here are some of the most common diseases in dogs:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hip dysplasia &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laxity of the joints, the larger the breed, the more apparent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brachycephalic airway syndrome &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breathing problems commonly seen in flat-faced breeds.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Degenerative myelopathy is <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a degenerative disease of part of the spinal cord.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 What should you do:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask to see the genetic test results before you decide to buy a puppy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive regular orthopedic and neurological evaluations for the at-risk breeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. Cancer in Dogs: Early Screening Advances<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer has been one of the leading causes of death in middle-aged and aged dogs. Fortunately, the situation is getting better due to the advances in early detection with liquid biopsy (blood tests), including more accessible options now available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Prevention and Care:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your vet this year about annual cancer screens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch for signs of lumps, lethargy, and sudden weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early diagnosis is transforming the approach to treating cancer at the forefront of the line among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsfolio.com\/\"><strong>common dog diseases<\/strong><\/a> in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (Dog Dementia)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As dogs age, more will develop Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), similar to dementia in people, some signs of which are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorientation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacing, or agitation at night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disrupted routines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0 Care Tips:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering puzzle toys and cognitive stimulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain routines as best as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule at least yearly wellness exams, geriatric wellness exams when they can be scheduled.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8. Zoonotic Concerns: Leptospirosis &amp; Rabies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sicknesses are not only going to cause illness in dogs, but they can also spread to humans. The two biggest issues in 2025 are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leptospirosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can occur by way of dirty water resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rabies <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continues to be a worldwide issue in some areas where dogs are compromised as stray populations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3521\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=840%2C557&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rabies in dog \" width=\"840\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C795&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.petsfolio.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-3-min-13-scaled.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Prevention:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that there are no missed vaccinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discourage the dog from stagnant water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pet Parents Can Prevent Common Dog Diseases<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to such common dog illnesses, there is no doubt that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule annual veterinary examinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep advancing in vaccinations for dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administer preventive parasite treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise (on-going) and mentally stimulate dogs with activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dog diseases are adapting with the times, but awareness and preventative care provide a leash for pet parents. From parasites and respiratory infections to cancer and cognitive dysfunction, being observant is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want professional help in keeping your dog safe, healthy, and well-behaved, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsfolio.com\/\">Petsfolio<\/a> is a reliable resource for pet parents across India. They can provide professional services tailored to your pet and will help you keep your dog living a long, healthy, and happy life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs can be more than just a pet. They can be a companion, caretaker, teammate, and family. However, similarly to us, dogs can show fluctuations in their health status over time. Veterinarians have started to recognize a change in disease processes and trends as a result of the climate, urban lifestyles, and nutrition. 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