| Distemper |
| Closely related to the measles virus, canine
distemper virus spreads from dog to dog through respiratory secretions
and aerosol exposure. The signs include fever, nasal and eye discharge,
coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, or seizures and other neurologic signs.
Secondary bacterial infections are common and may be fatal. Immunize
at two, three and four months of age and annually thereafter. |
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| Infectious Canine Hepatitis |
| Infection with canine adenovirus-1 may result
in inflammation of the liver, severe kidney damage and death. Immunize
at two, three and four months of age with an annual booster. |
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| Canine Parvoviral Enteritis (Parvo Virus) |
| Characterized by fever, dehydration, inactivity,
abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea that is often bloody, parvovirus
infection can cause rapid deterioration and death, particularly in
puppies. Immunize at two, three and four months of age with an optional
dose at five months. Follow with an annual booster. |
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| Canine Coronaviral Enteritis |
| With signs similar to but usually less severe
than those of canine parvoviral enteritis (above), canine coronavirus
infection may also cause rapid or sudden death in puppies. Immunizations
should begin at six weeks of age, and continue every two to three
weeks with the final dose at 12 weeks of age. An annual booster is
recommended. |
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| Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) |
| The most common bacterium isolated from dogs
with kennel cough is Bordetella bronchiseptica. In addition to contributing
to this highly contagious upper respiratory disease, canine bordetella
may result in bacterial pneumonia. Puppies should be immunized after
they are at least two-weeks-old, with a booster given annually or
one week before boarding to lessen the risk of exposure. Two common
viral agents involved in kennel cough are the parainfluenza virus
and canine adenovirus-2. Immunize at two, three and four months of
age and follow with an annual booster. |
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| Leptospirosis |
| This bacterial infection results from direct
contact with infected urine, biting or ingestion of infected meat,
and it can be transmitted from pets to man. The kidneys and the liver
may sustain permanent damage. Immunizations should begin at six weeks
of age, and continue every two to three weeks with the final dose
at 16 weeks of age. An annual booster is recommended. |
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| Rabies |
| Transmitted through saliva from biting, all
warm-blooded animals are susceptible to this viral infection. Severe
damage to the central nervous system typically progresses to paralysis
and death. Begin immunization at three months of age, repeat in one
year and then according to local ordinances. |
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| Canine Lyme Disease |
Characterized by lameness, heart or kidney disease
and nerve disorders, Lyme disease is caused by the tick-borne bacterium
Borrelia Burgdorferi. If you live in an area where the disease occurs,
immunize every two to three weeks until puppies are 12 weeks old.
Annual boosters are recommended.
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These and other vaccinations may be recommended
by your veterinarian depending on your dogs specific needs
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