Your dog’s health: Prevention of canine disease
Hepatitis: This virus (Adenovirus Type 1) is spread by contact with urine, feces and other bodily secretions from infected animals. The liver is the primary organ affected, and death is possible in severe cases. There is a vaccine to protect against this disease, which is given monthly until your pet is 16 weeks of age, repeated in 1 year, then every 3 years.
Parvovirus: This highly contagious and debilitating virus is spread through infected fecal material. It is a very hardy virus and can survive in the environment for extended periods. In severe cases, it can lead to shock and death. Signs include bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Vaccination against parvovirus is extremely important for all dogs. Vaccines are given monthly until your dog is at least 16 weeks of age, repeated in 1 year, then every 3 years.
Kennel Cough: Several types of bacteria and viruses are known to cause infection and inflammation of the lungs and respiratory passages of dogs.
the most prevalent are Adenovirus (type-2), Bordetella and Parainfluenza. Dogs that board, get groomed, or are around other dogs should be vaccinated against this disease. The vaccine is initially given twice (one month apart) than yearly thereafter.
Distemper: Vaccination against distemper virus is essential for all dogs. Nearly every dog will be exposed to distemper virus in his/her lifetime, and when infection occurs it is often fatal. Distemper Virus attacks many body organs in addition to the nervous system. Symptoms include listlessness, fever, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, and discharge from the eyes and nose. In it’s final stages, it may cause convulsions and paralysis. Death may occur 1-3 weeks after infection. Vaccinations against this virus are given monthly until 16 weeks of age, repeated in 1 year, then every 3 years.
Submitted by Maralyn Fink
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