This incurable disease is Brucella Canis. It is a bacterial disease that affects dogs and, recently, has infected humans in the UK.
It has severe effects on dogs, particularly in their reproductive and lymphatic systems.
Common symptoms in dogs include fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and a reduced desire to exercise or play.
Infected female dogs may have pregnancy complications like infertility, sudden abortions, & stillbirths, while males may get testicular infections & abscesses.
The disease is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids like urine, saliva, or reproductive secretions, as well as through contact with contaminated objects or surfaces.
Treating Brucella Canis in dogs is challenging because the infection tends to persist in the body. Veterinarians use a combination of medicines to manage symptoms and reduce bacterial load.
Total bacterial eradication is rare, so management strategies include isolating infected dogs to prevent transmission, regular health checks, and considering spaying or neutering infected dogs to aid in disease prevention.