Canine Recommendations

Available Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a relatively recent medical development. Since their invention and implementation the number of deaths and illnesses from infections has substantially decreased. No vaccine is guaranteed to protect 100% against a given illness. However, they are the best defense that we currently have available. Although vaccines are meant to protect animals against illness, in rare instances reactions can occur. Hives, facial swelling, respiratory difficulty, vomiting, diarrhea and immune system dysfunction are all reactions that pets may experience. In an effort to provide your animals with the best possible care we want to ensure that they are protected from the diseases that they may be exposed to, but also ensure that they do not receive needless vaccines. Please take a few minutes to read through this information and help us find a vaccine program that is right for your special friend.

DA2LPP

Distemper:
Spread from dog to dog through respiratory secretions. Symptoms include eye discharge, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. It can be fatal.

Adenovirus Type 2:
A disease causing inflammation of the liver, kidney damage, coughing, hemorrhage and can cause death.

Leptospirosis:
This is a disease caused by a type of bacteria, Leptospira. This disease can cause severe kidney and liver damage and can be fatal.

Parainfluenza:
A virus that causes upper respiratory signs.

Parvoviral Enteritis:
A virus transferred through direct contact with an infected animal or their feces. The virus can persist in the environment for up to six months. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal pain and can be fatal.

Other Vaccines

Rabies:
A disease transmitted through the saliva of an infected warm blooded animal. It causes severe damage to the nervous system and death. This disease is zoonotic, which means that it can be transmitted to humans. State law requires animals to be vaccinated for rabies.

Bordetella Bronchiseptica:
This vaccine protects against the most common cause of “kennel cough” or infectious tracheobronchitis . Although the infection is typically self-limiting, this disease can progress to bacterial pneumonia. This vaccine is strongly recommended for all dogs. It is especially important and may be required for dogs that board, go to the groomer , attend training classes, doggy day care, or visit dog parks. It is also recommended for dogs that may be in contact with an immunocompromised person.

Lyme:
A disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is carried by the deer tick. The disease causes fever, lameness, and heart and kidney damage. This vaccine provides about 70% effectiveness in preventing the disease. It is recommended for those dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors while camping, hunting, or hiking.

Recommendations

All healthy dogs should receive: DA2LPP Rabies

Optional Vaccines: Bordetella Lyme

Feline Recommendations

Available Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a relatively recent medical development. Since their invention and implementation the number of deaths and illnesses from infections has substantially decreased. No vaccine is guaranteed to protect 100% against a given illness. However, they are the best defense that we currently have available. Although vaccines are meant to protect animals against illness, in rare instances reactions can occur. Hives, facial swelling, respiratory difficulty, vomiting, diarrhea, tumors and immune system dysfunction are all reactions that pets may experience. In an effort to provide your animals with the best possible care we want to ensure that they are protected from the diseases that they may be exposed to, but also ensure that they do not receive needless vaccines. Please take a few minutes to read through this information and help us find a vaccine program that is right for your special friend.

FVRCP

FVR -Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Caused by a herpesvirus, this respiratory disease affects the upper air passages and lungs. It produces fever, sneezing, coughing, appetite loss, eye and nose irritation and discharge. Very young kittens sometimes die from a severe secondary bacterial infection. It is common for cats that survive a case of viral rhinotracheitis to become chronic carriers, spreading infection to other cats they contact.

Calicivirus
Cats often contract this upper respiratory infection simultaneously with FVR. The signs are similar, although feline calicivirus mainly affects the lungs and oral cavity, causing viral pneumonia and ulcers on the tongue. Cats remain carriers for several years.

Panleukopenia
Also known as feline distemper, this highly contagious, widespread disease can appear suddenly, causing fever, appetite loss, weight loss, depression, severe vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration and death. The virus infects and destroys actively dividing cells in all areas of the body such as bone marrow, lymph nodes, brain, intestines and eyes of cats and other species of animals including raccoons and mink. Inside and outside cats are at high risk of exposure, because the virus can survive in the environment and be transported on clothing shoes and other objects.

Other Vaccines

Rabies:
A disease transmitted through the saliva of an infected warm blooded animal. It causes severe damage to the nervous system and death. This disease is zoonotic, which means that it can be transmitted to humans. State law requires animals to be vaccinated for rabies.

Feline Leukemia:
The Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is responsible for a number of fatal conditions not strictly classified as leukemia. Among them are various forms of cancer and malignancy; the virus suppresses the immune system and leaves cats susceptible to other infectious diseases. FeLV is spread through contact with saliva, urine, or blood. Also, an infected mother cat can pass the virus to her kittens before they are born or through her milk while nursing. Kittens and new cats should be tested prior to entering the household to determine their FeLV status.

Feline immunodeficiency virus:
The Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) belongs to a family of viruses known as retroviruses. The major characteristic of retroviruses is that they decrease the ability of the immune system to fight infections. FIV is not spread by casual contact. Most cats become infected with FIV when they are bitten while fighting with an infected cat. Outdoor cats who engage in fighting behavior therefore have the greatest risk of FIV infection. It is strongly recommended that cats be tested for FIV prior to beginning the vaccination series.

Recommendations

All healthy cats should receive: FVRCP, Rabies

Optional vaccines: FeLV, FIV