Stray dogs, often left to fend for themselves on the streets, are highly vulnerable to a wide range of diseases. While they may experience the same illnesses as pet dogs, the difference lies in their lack of timely treatment, leading to complications that can sometimes be fatal. In this article, we delve into the most common diseases that affect stray dogs, explaining how these diseases not only threaten their well-being but in some cases, can pose risks to humans as well.
Understanding these health concerns is crucial to raising awareness and improving the living conditions of these animals.
Among the most frightening diseases that stray dogs can contract is rabies. This viral infection affects the dog’s nervous system and is transmitted primarily through bites or deep scratches from infected animals. Once symptoms appear, rabies is nearly always fatal, making it one of the most dangerous diseases for both dogs and humans.
Rabies spreads through saliva, typically when an infected animal bites another animal or human. Stray dogs, often exposed to wild animals and other infected strays, are at a higher risk.
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