Vaccinations
What diseases do you need to vaccinate for, you ask ?
It is very important to immunize your new puppy against a number of different decease's and for you to continue them throughout the life or your new addition to the family. Follow the recommendation of your family Veterinarian and always be sure to guard against Heart Worm. If you are in need of a referal I will be more than happy to suggest one for you.
Rabies - This is a deadly virus to both you and your dog. It affects the central nervous system of all mammals. This is transmitted through a bite that breaks the skin. There are different strains of rabies most commonly carried by dogs, cats, raccoons, skunks, fox and bats. The vaccine is good for at least one year. There is a 3year vaccine currently available as well.
Distemper - This is a highly contagious, usually fatal disease. This affects the dogs central nervous system. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sneezing, runny eyes and nose, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and sometimes seizures. Exercise annual vaccination protocols. Prevention is the key to this one.
Leptospirosis - This is an (optional) vaccination for a bacterial disease transmitted through urine of infected animals. It infects the kidneys and causes weakness, vomiting, high fever and loss of appetite.The vaccine does not cover all strains of Lepto. Early treatment with antibiotics or a combination of antibiotics usually results in good prognosis. Lepto can be transmissible to humans. If you are in a location where your animals may come into contact with such animal as raccoons, opossum, skunks or rats it is recommended
that you get them vaccinated against the Lepto virus.
Parainfluenza - This is characterized by a dry, hacking cough, fever and loss of appetite. This is an airborne disease and is highly contagious. Annual vaccination is the best prevention. Parainfluenza is directly related to Kennel Cough or infectious tracheobronchitis.
Bordetella bronchispetica (Kennel Cough)- This bacteria is the primary cause of kennel cough. Intra-nasal vaccine is available but needs to be repeated often. Some veterinarians will recommend routine vaccination while others reserve it for dogs at high risk of exposure such as those going to dog shows or boarding. Kennel cough is not caused by kennels. Your dog can become infected anywhere. This is a highly contagious bacteria/virus. Infected dogs will not show symptoms for the first 3-4 days, however they will be infecting others during this incubation period. It generally lasts for 10-14 days. Most healthy dogs will cough and hack, sounding as though there is something caught in their throat. The cough is unproductive. If a fever, runny nose or other symptoms appear, you should seek medical attention. Dog's normal temperature is 39º C. Restrict your dog's exercise while infected and do not take it to public places where the bacteria will be spread.
Parvovirus - This virus causes bloody diarrhea and vomiting leading to dehydration. Untreated infected dogs will die from kidney failure due to the dehydration. This is usually fatal in young puppies within 12 hours of becoming affected as it also affects the heart. Annual vaccinations are recommended.
Canine Heartworm Disease - Dogs are considered the definitive host for heartworms ( Dirofilaria immitis). However, heartworms may infect more than 30 species of animals (e.g., coyotes, foxes, wolves and other wild canids, domestic cats and wild felids, ferrets, sea lions, etc.) and humans as well. When a mosquito carrying infective heartworm larvae bites a dog and transmits the infection, the larvae grow, develop and migrate in the body over a period of several months to become sexually mature male and female worms. These reside in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels. As mature adults, the worms mate and the females release their offspring (microfilariae), pronounced: (micro-fil-ar-ee-a), into the blood stream. If not guarded against, Heartworm Disease can and will kill.
It is very important to immunize your new puppy against a number of different decease's and for you to continue them throughout the life or your new addition to the family. Follow the recommendation of your family Veterinarian and always be sure to guard against Heart Worm. If you are in need of a referal I will be more than happy to suggest one for you.
Rabies - This is a deadly virus to both you and your dog. It affects the central nervous system of all mammals. This is transmitted through a bite that breaks the skin. There are different strains of rabies most commonly carried by dogs, cats, raccoons, skunks, fox and bats. The vaccine is good for at least one year. There is a 3year vaccine currently available as well.
Distemper - This is a highly contagious, usually fatal disease. This affects the dogs central nervous system. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sneezing, runny eyes and nose, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and sometimes seizures. Exercise annual vaccination protocols. Prevention is the key to this one.
Leptospirosis - This is an (optional) vaccination for a bacterial disease transmitted through urine of infected animals. It infects the kidneys and causes weakness, vomiting, high fever and loss of appetite.The vaccine does not cover all strains of Lepto. Early treatment with antibiotics or a combination of antibiotics usually results in good prognosis. Lepto can be transmissible to humans. If you are in a location where your animals may come into contact with such animal as raccoons, opossum, skunks or rats it is recommended
that you get them vaccinated against the Lepto virus.
Parainfluenza - This is characterized by a dry, hacking cough, fever and loss of appetite. This is an airborne disease and is highly contagious. Annual vaccination is the best prevention. Parainfluenza is directly related to Kennel Cough or infectious tracheobronchitis.
Bordetella bronchispetica (Kennel Cough)- This bacteria is the primary cause of kennel cough. Intra-nasal vaccine is available but needs to be repeated often. Some veterinarians will recommend routine vaccination while others reserve it for dogs at high risk of exposure such as those going to dog shows or boarding. Kennel cough is not caused by kennels. Your dog can become infected anywhere. This is a highly contagious bacteria/virus. Infected dogs will not show symptoms for the first 3-4 days, however they will be infecting others during this incubation period. It generally lasts for 10-14 days. Most healthy dogs will cough and hack, sounding as though there is something caught in their throat. The cough is unproductive. If a fever, runny nose or other symptoms appear, you should seek medical attention. Dog's normal temperature is 39º C. Restrict your dog's exercise while infected and do not take it to public places where the bacteria will be spread.
Parvovirus - This virus causes bloody diarrhea and vomiting leading to dehydration. Untreated infected dogs will die from kidney failure due to the dehydration. This is usually fatal in young puppies within 12 hours of becoming affected as it also affects the heart. Annual vaccinations are recommended.
Canine Heartworm Disease - Dogs are considered the definitive host for heartworms ( Dirofilaria immitis). However, heartworms may infect more than 30 species of animals (e.g., coyotes, foxes, wolves and other wild canids, domestic cats and wild felids, ferrets, sea lions, etc.) and humans as well. When a mosquito carrying infective heartworm larvae bites a dog and transmits the infection, the larvae grow, develop and migrate in the body over a period of several months to become sexually mature male and female worms. These reside in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels. As mature adults, the worms mate and the females release their offspring (microfilariae), pronounced: (micro-fil-ar-ee-a), into the blood stream. If not guarded against, Heartworm Disease can and will kill.
http://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/canine-heartworm.html