 | | Rabies: This an acute viral disease of the central nervous system that affects |
| | humans and other mammals. It is almost exclusively transmitted through
saliva from the bite of an infected animal. If rabies is not prevented by
immunization, it is essentially always fatal. This vaccine is given on an annual
basis.
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| | Canine Distemper (also known as DA2PP or DHPPV): This vaccine |
| | includes canine distemper, which is an upper respiratory virus that can affect
the central nervous system. Adenovirus-2 (also known as hepatitis),
parainfluenza and parvo virus a severe gastrointestinal virus, is highly fatal to
dogs and puppies if not treated early. Puppy boosters are administered every
4 weeks. This vaccine should be given at 8, 12 and 16 weeks. This vaccine
should then be given on an annual bases after initial puppy boosters are
completed.
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| | Kennel Cough (also known as Bordetella): This is an upper respiratory |
| | virus that causes a severe croup-like cough that can turn into pneumonia. It is
airborne and highly contagious. The vaccine is required for dogs and puppies
who will be getting groomed, dropped off for any procedure or who are
boarded at a kennel facility. This is an annual vaccine, but some boarding
facilities do require this vaccine every 6 months.
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| | Feline Leukemia & Distemper: This vaccination is to aid in the |
| | prevention of disease caused by feline rhinotracheitis, calici, panleukopenia
viruses and Chlamydia psittaci. This vaccine is given at 8 and 12 weeks of age,
and then is given as an annual booster for the remainder of the cat's life. This
vaccine is recommended if your cat will be going outdoors, or if it is going
to have contact with other cats.
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| | Feline Distemper (also known as FVRCP): Cats are susceptible to many |
| | contagious diseases, most of which are caused by viruses. Fortunately, this
vaccine can prevent several of the worst viruses. A series of 2 injections are
administered at 8 and 12 weeks old and then It is given as an annual booster
for the remainder of the cat's life.
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| | Heartworm Disease: This a parasitic roundworm that is spread from host |
| | to host through the bites of mosquitoes. The definitive host is the dog but it
can also infect cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes and other animals. The parasite is
commonly called heartworms because the adult reproductive stage of its life
cycle resides primarily in the pulmonary artery of its host where it can live for
many years. Heartworm infection may result in serious disease for the host;
infected dogs that are untreated may die and treatment also has risks. The
best defense against heartworm disease is the use of heartworm prevention,
which is given on a monthly basis and also to have a yearly heartworm test
done on your pet.
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| | Intestinal Parasites: Intestinal parasites are parasites that populate the |
| | gastro-intestinal tract. Roundworms, coccidia, hook worms, tape worms, and
whip worms are the most common intestinal parasites found dogs and cats.
Parasites can often be transmitted from dog to human by use of poor
hygiene when picking up infected to feces. Always make sure that you wash
your hands after any interaction with your pet or their feces! The best
defense on protecting your pet from parasites is by giving heartworm
prevention, which also helps prevent against intestinal parasites. Heartworm
prevention is pill that is giving on a monthly basis. To keep your pet safe
from any intestinal parasites a yearly fecal is highly recommended.
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| | Flea and Tick Prevention: Fleas and ticks can cause a host of problems for |
| | your dog, from flea allergy dermatitis, to Lyme disease. In large enough
numbers, both ticks and fleas can cause dangerous amounts of blood loss,
especially in young animals. An effective flea and tick prevention program is
essential to your dog's health. Preventing fleas and ticks from infesting your
pet is much easier and less expensive than treating an existing tick or flea
problem. Please make sure that when you purchase any flea and tick
prevention that it is from your local veterinarian. Any prevention from a local
retailer is highly discouraged and may be harmful to your pet.
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