Rabies

• REQUIRED BY LAW - 1 year first time then every 3 years

• Virus infects brain and nervous system

• Transmission: Bite from an infected mammal
• Signs: Sudden, significant change in behavior (irritability,aggression, fear), unexplained paralysis or neurological
signs (twitching, disorientation, etc)
• Any unvaccinated, exposed animal should be euthanized or strictly isolated per state and local laws.
• Prognosis: 100% fatal

Canine Distemper (DAPP)

•CORE DAPP VACCINE - every 4 weeks from 8-16 weeks of age, then at 1 year then every 3 years

• Virus that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems
• Transmission: Highly contagious via airborne droplets
• Signs: Fever, runny nose, watery eyes, may progress to muscle twitching, paralysis, seizures
• Prognosis: Potentially fatal

Infectious Canine Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus-1) (DAPP)

•CORE DAPP VACCINE - every 4 weeks from 8-16 weeks of age, then at 1 year then every 3 years
• Virus can damage liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs
• Recovered dogs continue to shed virus in urine for at least 6 months
• Transmission: Ingestion of urine, feces or saliva of infected dog
• Prognosis: High fatality rate in very young dogs

Canine Parvovirus (DAPP)

•CORE DAPP VACCINE - every 4 weeks from 8-16 weeks of age, then at 1 year then every 3 years
• Disease of the gastrointestinal tract
• Puppies highest risk, may affect any age
• Resistant to many disinfectants
• Transmission: Contact with other infected dogs or their feces
• Signs: Bloody diarrhea, fever, lethargy; may show no signs while shedding virus
• Prognosis: Treated early, most recover with appropriate care otherwise may be fatal

Bordetella bronchiseptica & Canine Parainfluenza (Kennel Cough)

• Vaccination: Recommended yearly for dogs around other dogs especially in close confinement such as boarding, grooming, obedience/training, dog park, vet clinic

• Bacteria and viral upper respiratory infection commonly called kennel cough
• Transmission: Highly contagious, transmitted via airborne droplets
• Signs: Harsh, dry cough often with retching and gagging
• Prognosis: May lead to fatal bronchopneumonia in puppies
or chronic bronchitis in old dogs

Leptospirosis

• Vaccination: Recommended yearly for all dogs in high risk areas - wildlife present, standing water, hurricane areas

(first dose booster in 4 weeks)

• Bacteria cause disease in kidneys, liver
and other organs
• Transmission: Contact with infected animal urine (dog, human, wildlife)
• Signs: Early nonspecific fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, joint/muscle pain
• Prognosis: Acute renal failure occurs in 80-90% of dogs with clinically significant infection

Influenza H3N8 and H3N2

• Vaccination: Recommended for dogs around other dogs especially close confinement such as boarding, grooming,
obedience/training, dog parks, vet clinic

• Viruses that cause cough, sneeze, nasal/ocular discharge, lethargy, fever, severe cases can cause pneumonia, death
• Most commonly cough up to 21 days.
• Transmission: shed virus before clinical signs start and up to 10 - 24 days after signs resolve. Can remain in environment for 48 hours.
• Prognosis: 80% exposed will be sick, up to 10% die

Lyme Disease

• Bacteria damage joints, kidneys and other tissues
• Transmission: Bite by an infected tick
• Signs: Lameness, fever, lethargy
• Prevention: Yearly vaccine, annual blood testing and tick prevention

(first dose booster in 4 weeks )