Can dogs have stds?

There are three canine STDs. Learn more about the three sexually transmitted diseases so that you can ensure your dog avoids them. Canine Brucellosis. The biggest danger facing dogs with Canine Brucellosis is that puppies rarely survive it. Female dogs with Canine Brucellosis have a harder time becoming pregnant and generally abort their puppies during the latter stage of pregnancy. read more

Dogs can get, carry, and pass on canine venereal diseases. The important word in that sentence is “canine.” Canine STDs can be spread between dogs when they have sexual intercourse with each other, but their most devastating impact is overwhelmingly on puppies born to infected mothers. read more

Much like HPV in humans, some sexually transmitted diseases in dogs can result in tumors developing in an infected animal. If not quickly identified and dealt with, these can threaten the life of the dog. read more