Are you thinking about breeding your Shih Tzu or you are already
an established Shih Tzu kennel? You might think about having
your Shih Tzu tested for Brucellosis on a regular basis.
Brucellosis is a bacterial disease known very well by food
animal producers.
Not only does Brucellosis affect cattle, but it can also affect
dogs, including the Shih Tzu, sheep, goats, pigs and even
humans.
How is Brucellosis passed in these different species of animals
including the Shih Tzu. The major way Brucellosis is
transmitted is through direct contact of an infected aborted
fetus, or uterine discharge. Brucellosis is also spread when
animals eat contaminated feces, and through sexual contact.
Signs of a Brucellosis infection in dogs and the Shih Tzu may
include:
• Abortion
• Infertility
• Infected reproductive organs
• Arthritis
• Disc disease
• Fever
• Hind limb weakness
• Lethargy
• General lymph node swelling
These are signs of many diseases; therefore, it is important to
take your Shih Tzu to the veterinarian if it shows any of them.
The veterinarian will draw a blood sample to make a definitive
diagnosis of Brucellosis in your Shih Tzu.
If your Shih Tzu is diagnosed with Brucellosis be aware that it
is difficult to treat. It often takes a long period of
antibiotic therapy to get rid of Brucellosis fully. Blood
samples are required to monitor the progress of the drug
treatment. These blood samples can get expensive.
It is possible for humans to become infected with canine
Brucellosis. You could possibly contract the disease of
Brucellosis from your Shih Tzu; however, transmission from dogs
to people seems to be uncommon.
Since Brucellosis is sexually transmitted, it is important for
Shih Tzu breeders to be sure all of the Shih Tzu in their kennel
test negative for the bacteria. If your Shih Tzu test positive
for Brucellosis, do not breed them. Your Shih Tzu may in fact
show no clinical signs of Brucellosis, but still be able to
transmit the disease in semen or vaginal fluid. Therefore
testing is vital.
When is the best time to test your Shih Tzu for Brucellosis?
• Female Shih Tzu should be tested a few weeks before they come
into heat.
• Male Shih Tzu should be tested twice a year.
• Any new Shih Tzu brought into the kennel should be isolated
until tests prove negative results twice. The second test should
be done one month after the first one.
Many disinfectants prepared especially for kennel use easily
kills the bacteria. The bacteria are also relatively easy to
kill with a diluted bleach/water solution.
At the present time in vet science there are no vaccines
available for canine brucellosis. Ways to help control
Brucellosis in your Shih Tzu kennel include:
• Eliminating positive animals from breeding stock
• Proper disposal of waste and wearing gloves to handle any
fetal membranes or aborted Shih Tzu fetuses, followed by
thorough disinfection of the area.
Questions regarding canine Brucellosis should be directed toward
your veterinarian.
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an established Shih Tzu kennel? You might think about having
your Shih Tzu tested for Brucellosis on a regular basis.
Brucellosis is a bacterial disease known very well by foodanimal producers.
Not only does Brucellosis affect cattle, but it can also affect
dogs, including the Shih Tzu, sheep, goats, pigs and even
humans.
How is Brucellosis passed in these different species of animals
including the Shih Tzu. The major way Brucellosis is
transmitted is through direct contact of an infected aborted
fetus, or uterine discharge. Brucellosis is also spread when
animals eat contaminated feces, and through sexual contact.
Signs of a Brucellosis infection in dogs and the Shih Tzu may
include:
• Abortion
• Infertility
• Infected reproductive organs
• Arthritis
• Disc disease
• Fever
• Hind limb weakness
• Lethargy
• General lymph node swelling
These are signs of many diseases; therefore, it is important to
take your Shih Tzu to the veterinarian if it shows any of them.
The veterinarian will draw a blood sample to make a definitive
diagnosis of Brucellosis in your Shih Tzu.
If your Shih Tzu is diagnosed with Brucellosis be aware that it
is difficult to treat. It often takes a long period of
antibiotic therapy to get rid of Brucellosis fully. Blood
samples are required to monitor the progress of the drug
treatment. These blood samples can get expensive.
It is possible for humans to become infected with canine
Brucellosis. You could possibly contract the disease of
Brucellosis from your Shih Tzu; however, transmission from dogs
to people seems to be uncommon.
Since Brucellosis is sexually transmitted, it is important for
Shih Tzu breeders to be sure all of the Shih Tzu in their kennel
test negative for the bacteria. If your Shih Tzu test positive
for Brucellosis, do not breed them. Your Shih Tzu may in fact
show no clinical signs of Brucellosis, but still be able to
transmit the disease in semen or vaginal fluid. Therefore
testing is vital.
When is the best time to test your Shih Tzu for Brucellosis?
• Female Shih Tzu should be tested a few weeks before they come
into heat.
• Male Shih Tzu should be tested twice a year.
• Any new Shih Tzu brought into the kennel should be isolated
until tests prove negative results twice. The second test should
be done one month after the first one.
Many disinfectants prepared especially for kennel use easily
kills the bacteria. The bacteria are also relatively easy to
kill with a diluted bleach/water solution.
At the present time in vet science there are no vaccines
available for canine brucellosis. Ways to help control
Brucellosis in your Shih Tzu kennel include:
• Eliminating positive animals from breeding stock
• Proper disposal of waste and wearing gloves to handle any
fetal membranes or aborted Shih Tzu fetuses, followed by
thorough disinfection of the area.
Questions regarding canine Brucellosis should be directed toward
your veterinarian.
Do you raise Shih Tzu puppies for sale or show?
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