Canine Throat Infections - Causes and Symptoms
01 Jul 2008
Dogs can be infected by different kinds of throat infections and conditions. The saliva in the mouth plays a critical role in the prevention of such infections.
The parotid and mandibular glands in the mouth of a dog produce most of the daytime and nocturnal saliva. Besides these there are two more glands that secrete saliva.
Dog saliva is alkaline and it contains antibacterial enzymes, which along with the normal flora of bacteria provide protection against throat infections. Despite this protection, canine throat infections can occur due to a number of reasons. These are:
- Cuts
- Burns
- Foreign bodies stuck in the mouth
- Diseases of the gums
- Structures that support the teeth
- Metabolic diseases like kidney failure.
- Systemic diseases like parvovirus infection, distemper, herpes and pseudo rabies
Stomatitis or throat inflammation can manifest itself in various ways. A tender mouth compels the dog to eat slowly. He may also be selective and drop coarse and large foods. Continuously eating on one side of the mouth implies that he experiencing pain on the other side and therefore choosing to chew from one side.
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