Immunizations (Dogs)

DALPP (combination) Vaccine with or without Coronavirus

Distemper The term dis-temper literally means "Bad" "Temper". It is an old term that meant a severe cold or flu. Distemper is a viral disease of dogs that is usually fatal. It affects the respiratory system causing severe flu-like symptoms at first. Most puppies will survive this episode, but approximately two weeks later, they will develop the fatal neurologic form of the disease. The virus then infects the brain and the puppy may have "chewing gum fits" and seizures.

Leptospirosis This bacterial disease causes permanent kidney and liver damage, and is easily spread to other animals and to humans. Clinical signs include fever, vomiting, depression, dehydration, anorexia and muscular stiffness. Leptospirosis can lead to kidney failure, liver failure and blood clotting disorders, all of which can be fatal. Parainfluenza is a viral disease causing canine cough. It is considered a minor respiratory infection among healthy adult dogs, but can be severe in puppies or debilitated dogs. It is characterized by mild fever, nasal discharge, reddened tonsils and a harsh, non-productive cough.

Parvo virus This highly contagious disease of dogs is relatively new (1974) and often results in death, especially in puppies. Parvovirus normally infects the dog's intestines, lymphoid tissue and bone marrow. The result is vomiting; severe, often fatal, bloody diarrhea; and severe dehydration. It mostly affects young pets that have not been adequately immunized.

Coronavirus is a non-fatal cause of diarrhea in puppies and adult dogs. We recommend puppies under six months of age have a series of this vaccine.

Vaccination Frequency: Vaccinations are given starting at 6 weeks
of age then every 3 to 4 weeks until your puppy is 12-15 weeks of age.
Yearly vaccination boosters are given, unless otherwise recommended because of
lifestyle and exposure risk.

Lyme Vaccine
Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick, and is the most common arthropod-borne disease among dogs and humans in the U.S. Signs of infection include sudden lameness, evidence of severe pain, swollen joints, depression and a total reluctance to move. Incidence has increased dramatically in our geographic region recently. We highly recommend vaccination for animals that are frequently exposed to ticks. In our area, a large number of ticks are observed therefore hunting dogs or those who spend time in the woods and fields are most likely to contract this disease.

Vaccination Frequency: Vaccination are given starting at 9 weeks with a booster vaccination in three weeks then are given annually thereafter.

Rabies
Rabies is the most frequently requested vaccine for pets because most people have heard of this highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-blooded animal species. Rabies is one of the few 100% fatal diseases that are transferable to humans from pets. It is a State Law that dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies beginning at 12 weeks of age. We recommend a rabies vaccination for all pets at risk, e.g. outdoor pets and pets that will come in contact with other animals.

Vaccination Frequency: The first vaccination provides immunity for 1 year. If regular immunizations are provided the subsequent vaccines are due every three years.

Bordetella
This highly contagious bacterium causes respiratory disease and is the most common contributor to canine cough and pneumonia. Animals are usually vaccinated against Bordetella prior to boarding, grooming, or dog shows. Signs of infection include a dry, hacking cough or coughing spasms followed by retching or gagging. Toy breeds and geriatric dogs are especially high risk for chronic respiratory disease. The intranasal vaccination gives some immunity within twenty-four to thirty-six hours; therefore we give this as the first vaccination.

Vaccination Frequency: Bordetella is given at least two weeks before boarding or grooming situation if boarding or grooming is an infrequent event. If your pet is in a social environment like boarding, grooming, or is in close contact with other animals on a regular basis, we recommend Bordetella be given every 6 months.

Immunizations (Cats)

FVRCPC

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleukopenia and the bacterin Chlamydia psittaci - This herpes virus infection of cats is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Rhinotracheitis is characterized by sneezing, loss of appetite and eye inflammation. It is the most serious of the upper respiratory diseases in cats and, in advanced stages, produces a discharge from both the eyes and nose. Rhinotracheitis can be fatal to kittens and can become chronic. As in most herpes virus infections stress can cause the infection to reocccur.

Calicivirus - This serious upper respiratory disease often occurs simultaneously with rhinotracheitis. Signs of infection are similar, but cats with calicivirus may also have ulcers on the tongue. Death is uncommon.

Panleukopenia - This viral infection of cats is also known as feline distemper. Panleukopenia is among the most widespread of all cat diseases and is extremely contagious. Clinical signs include fever, loss of appetite or coordination, tremors, vomiting and diarrhea. Death occurs in three-fourths of kittens and about half of adult cats that get the disease. Feline Pneumonitis - caused by the organism.

Chlamydia psittaci. Chlamydia psittaci causes signs similar to those of rhinotracheitis and calicivirus including sneezing, fever, loss of appetitie, nasal discharge and inflamed eyes.

Vaccination Frequency: Vaccinations are given starting at 6 weeks of age then every 3 to 4 weeks until your kitten is 12-15 weeks of age. Yearly vaccination boosters are given, unless otherwise recommended because of lifestyle and exposure risk. Many cats can be on a three year protocol.

Leukemia Vaccine
This virus suppresses the cat's immune system, leaving it unable to resist other infections, including pneumonia. Infection can be transient and recoverable or permanent and fatal, depending on the situation. Signs of possible infection are continuing poor health or frequent illness or fever. Feline leukemia virus, as its name suggests, can also cause leukemia and other cancers of white blood cells. We recommend testing for this disease in kitten prior to the first vaccination being given.

Vaccination Frequency: Vaccinations are given starting at 9 weeks with a booster vaccination in three weeks then are given annually thereafter, unless otherwise recommended because of lifestyle and exposure risk.

Rabies
Rabies is the most frequently requested vaccine for pets because most people have heard of this highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-blooded animal species. Rabies is one of the few 100% fatal diseases that are transferable to humans from pets. It is a State Law that dogs and cats be vaccinated for rabies beginning at 12 weeks of age. We recommend a rabies vaccination for all pets at risk, e.g. outdoor pets and pets that will come in contact with other animals.

Vaccination Frequency: The first vaccination provides immunity for 1 year. If regular immunizations are provided the subsequent vaccines are due every three years.