10. Fungal Infection

This disease is rare for the people living in the north region of the United States, however in the southern part it’s a pretty common illness. This infection is being triggered the moment your dog is inhaling a fungal spore which is commonly found in the soil.

After that it will attack their respiratory system causing multiple infections and serious pneumonia. It can also affect their skin, nails and fur.

Some common symptoms are: hair loss, crusty skin and itching. Some diseases which fit into this category and you should look up are: Blastomycosis, Cryptococcosis and Aspergillosis.

How can you treat it? There are several medications on the market which your puppy is required to take for several months.