Pet Health

Many canine diseases can now be prevented through vaccination. A vaccination schedule prepared by your veterinarian can thus greatly contribute to the good health and a longer life span for your dog. Below are the most important diseases for which vaccines are currently available:

Canine Distemper: A widespread, often fatal disease. All dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, starting at 6-9 weeks of age.

Canine Adenovirus Type-1 and Type-2: Causes infectious hepatitis and respiratory infection, respectively. Hepatitis caused by the adenovirus Type-1 may cause severe kidney damage or death. Adenovirus Type-2 is an important factor in kennel cough.

Canine Bordetella (B. Bronchiseptica): May contribute to kennel cough. this bacterial infection can occur alone or in combination with distemper, adenovirus type-2 infection, parainfulenza, and other respiratory problems.

Canine Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection which may lead to permanent kidney damage. the disease is easily spread to other pets and humans.

Canine Parainfluenza: Another cause of kennel cough. Although parainfluenza is often a mild respiratory infection in otherwise healthy dogs, it can be sever in puppies or debilitated dogs.

Canine Parvovirus (infection): A disease of widespread distribution which may cause severe dehydrating diarrhea in dogs of varying ages. Parvovirus infection is especially dangerous for puppies.

Canine Coronavirus (infection): A highly contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in dogs of all ages. Especially in young puppies, dehydration from coronavirus infection can be life-threatening.

Rabies: One of the world's most publicized and feared diseases, it is almost always fatal. Rabies virus attacks the brain and central nervous system, and is transmitted to humans chiefly through the bite of an infected animal.

VACCINATION SCHEDULE
DOGS:
5 weeks: parvo or parvo/corona combination 7 and 9 weeks: distemper, parvo/corona,parainfluenza,padenovirus combination 12 weeks: combination vaccine with Lepto 15 and 18 weeks: parvo Rabies: 3 months, one year later, then every 1-3 years (laws vary in each state as to how frequently the rabies vaccine is required Lyme Disease: 9 and 12 weeks Kennel Cough: 3 weeks or older
CATS:
6 weeks: panleukopenia (distemper)-killed, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus 9 weeks: Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Chlamydia, Leukemia 12 to 15 weeks: Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Chlamydia, Leukemia 16 to 19 weeks: Feline Infectious Peritontis, Ringworm