This is going to sound really wierd but i am completely serious...?

Question

are there any canine std's. i don't know any other way to put it. i am not weird or anything but i was reading a few other questions and there was an answer about irresponsible mating leading to unwanted litters. it made me think of this. so, are there diseases passed between dogs as a result of mating?

Answer 1

Not that I've ever heard of, but I could be wrong.

Answer 2

Yes there are. Dogs and cats both can get diseases transmitted from mating. I don't know the names of any though, sorry

Answer 3

yes.

it is fairly common. a reputable breeder will not only check hips, etc, they will test for std's, because a stud passing a std on to a female can make her sterile, and they can be passed from dam to pups as they are born.

Answer 4

Brucellosis is one,and there is also a type of cancer.

http://www.videxgsd.com/sexually_transmi...

Answer 5

Very likly.

Answer 6

yes they can, the most common STD out of puppy mills is brucellosis, there are other ones like canine herpes and I believe Chlamydia which can cause infectious arthritis there are talks of sexually transmitted cancers too.

Answer 7

no because they dont go around phucking monkeys

Answer 8

probably. lol

Answer 9

There probably is.  Most human diseases are mutated variations of animal diseases.

Answer 10

Yes, there ARE canine STD's (Brucellosis for example).  Reputable breeders will test their breeding stock before a planned breeding.

Answer 11

Yes,  Reputable breeders will require a female to have a test before they are allowed to "visit" the stud dog.

Answer 12

I think a dog can get an STD if transmitted by a human with sexual contact.

But i have no facts to back this up.

Answer 13

Absolutly.  The biggest concern of sexually transmitted diseases in dogs is Brucellosis.  If your dog gets it, it can sterilize (render infertile)  an entire kennel.

Answer 14

Yes, there are several STD's that dogs can get.  Of the few canine chemotherapy patients I have worked with one was a mixed breed adopted from the local humane society with a venereal tumor on his p***s (it was discovered when his new owner brought him in because his p***s was bleeding).  Fortunately for this dog the tumor was successfully treated and it is not expected to cause any further problems.

Answer 15

i know cats can get like kitty hiv. i'm not sure about dogs though.

Answer 16

Yeah, brucellosis is probably the main one. It can cause abortions and  can make your dog sterile. It doesn't always have symptoms so they can pass it on without knowing unless it is tested for before the breeding takes place.

Answer 17

Yes, they certainly can.  There is something called Canine Herpesvirus along with a few others.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Answer 18

http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Health...

\Brucellosis

(Canine Sexually Transmitted Disease)

Brucellosis is a major cause of canine infertility and may be the cause of your breeding woes. Brucellosis is primarily a sexually transmitted disease, but can be transmitted by contact with infected bodily fluids and in some cases can be transmitted airborne. The disease can be passed from dogs to humans but not person to person.  

One of the common misconceptions that I found amongst Bulldog breeders is that Brucellosis is a disease that was a menace to breeders of the past and that since most bulldogs are bred by Artificial Insemination there is no cause for alarm. Just because the act of copulation does not physically occur, does not mean that infected s***n from the stud cannot infect your *****.  Also transmission can occur from fluids of an infected ***** during the AI process. Then the unsuspecting breeder can transmit the disease to the rest of his kennel. Bulldogs would seem to be at risk due to their low slung anatomy and a show site can be especially dangerous.

What is Brucellosis?

Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Brucella Canis. The disease enters through the mucus membranes and spreads to the lymph nodes and the spleen. It also spreads to the uterus, the placenta and the prostate gland.  The disease will not kill your dogs; it can however render them genetically dead due to the reduced fertility or sterility.  

What are the symptoms of Brucellosis?

b*****s: Litters aborted - usually at 45-55 days of gestation. Pups may be stillborn or die immediately at birth. Pups that are lost during the embryonic stage are reabsorbed and give the appearance that the ***** did not take.  Decreased fertility may be the case rather than abortion. Infected b*****s that do whelp a live litter can produce carriers of the disease.  

Dogs:  Infertility based on abnormal sperm and poor sperm motility. There can be inflammation of the prostate gland as well as swelling of the testicles. In some cases there can be atrophy (shrinking) of the testicles after the initial swelling occurs.  Lesions can also occur due to the dog l*****g the painful areas.  

Other symptoms that may manifest themselves and are not gender related are:

Arthritis, disc disease (paralysis sometimes occurs), fever, hind limb weakness, lethargy, decreased tolerances to exercise. Dry dull coats, swelling of the lymph nodes, eye inflammation. Of course these can be symptomatic of other diseases, so always consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis. This can be a tough disease to diagnose and you may have to request the test for Brucellosis.  

What tests are involved to detect Brucellosis?

Testing is done through a blood sample. If your veterinarian uses an in-house test kit and obtains a positive reading, the test should be ran again to verify the results. There can be a high incident of false positives with the in-house kits. It is best to have the tests sent out to a competent laboratory for evaluation. The test is approximately $35.00-50.00.

Treatment of Brucellosis:

The disease can be very resistant to treatment. Treatment is usually a combination of minocycline and streptomycin and is thought to be the most effective albeit the most expensive. Tetracycline can be substituted for the minocycline to reduce the cost, but will lower the effectiveness of the treatment. All infected animals should be considered carriers for life.  

Answer 19

know what? I've thought of that also, lucky dogs!

Answer 20

I'm sure that there are sexually transmitted diseases for any species.  However, "irresponsible mating" usually has nothing to do with them.  That just means that you're allowing your dog to mate without a good reason.  The world has lots and lots of unwanted puppies (and kittens!) already, so a responsible owner obviously has his/her pets spayed/neutered, as appropriate.  

Answer 21

hmm.. I never thought of that before lol. But probably not.

Answer 22

Hmm i dont know maybe

Answer 23

I once had a dog who got vaginal infections.  

Answer 24

I think this is a very good question.

I've had animals in my life for as long as I can remember and i've never heard of them getting an STD or an STI from mating with another dog.

I know they can get other diseases like Parvo and cats can get FIV (Feline AIDS). Maybe ring your local vets or something and ask.. If you ever find out I would love to know.

Answer 25

Yes, there are.

That is why both male and female should have been checked before any breeding takes place.

Answer 26

lmfao god u made my night

i guess so?

Answer 27

Cats have feline leukemia which is basically aids for cats. Don't know anything about dogs though

Answer 28

None that I have heard of but their might be.