Parvovirus – is a common but highly contagious viral gastroenteritis. Symptoms are depression, loss of appetite, severe vomiting and diarrhoea containing blood. Death can occur very quickly.
Distemper – is uncommon but highly contagious. Symptoms are conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, convulsive seizures and spinal cord damage. Treatment is often ineffective.
Hepatitis – can cause sudden death in puppies. Symptoms in adult dogs are weakness, fever, diarrhoea, loss of appetite and bleeding.
Canine cough – is a common but complex bacterial and viral disease. Symptoms are a persistent hacking cough which can be devastating in both puppies and older dogs.