Annual vaccinations are the most important preventive measure you can take for the health of your pet. Health threats vary from city to city and even in various sections of cities. Therefore, your veterinarian can tailor an immunization program for your pet based on local conditions. Your dog or cat generally can be immunized for the following diseases:
CANINE
Distemper (CDV)
A widespread and often fatal disease which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia, and neurological problems.
Parvovirus (CPV)
A highly contagious and potentially fatal disease which may cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. It is especially dangerous in young dogs but all unvaccinated dogs are at risk of contracting this severe disease.
Coronavirus (CCV)
A contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract which causes vomiting and diarrhea. Puppies are particularly susceptible to this disease.
Canine Bordetellosis
Caused by the bacterium
Bordetella bronchiseptica which is present in the respiratory tracts of many animals. It is a primary cause of the severe chronic cough, tracheobronchitis, (kennel cough - see below). In addition to the cough, some dogs develop a purulent nasal discharge. Transmission most frequently occurs by contact with the nasal secretions of infected dogs.
Kennel Cough
An extremely contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by a persistent dry hacking cough. Contributing infectious agents include adenovirus (CAV-2), parainfluenza (CPI), distemper (CDV) and the bacterium
Bordetella bronchiseptica (see above). While easily spread to other dogs kennel cough is not contagious to humans.
Lyme Disease
A disease transmitted by ticks which infects both humans and dogs. This disease can damage joints, kidneys and other tissues.
Hepatitis (CAV-1)
A viral disease which may lead to severe damage of the liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs.
Leptospirosis
A bacterial infection that may lead to permanent kidney and liver damage. It is contagious to humans and dogs and is spread through contact with infected urine or contaminated soil or water.
Rabies
A fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can affect all mammals, including humans. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Routine vaccination is the key to controlling this dreaded disease.
FELINE
Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)
A common respiratory infection of cats which can be fatal in kittens. Sneezing, decreased appetite, and fever, followed by a thick discharge from the eyes and nose are often observed.
Calicivirus (FCV)
An upper respiratory infection of cats with signs similar to FVR. In addition, ulcers may be seen on the tongue and in the mouth. FVR and FCV account for up to 90% of all respiratory infections in cats
Panleukopenia (FPL)
A widespread and potentially fatal disease which may cause a sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhea. It is especially dangerous in kittens but fatalities can occur in adult cats.
Pneumonitis Chlamydia (FPN)
This is another common respiratory infection in cats producing sneezing, fever and a think discharge from the eyes. Chlamydial infections may be associated with the development of more serious bacterial complications.
Leukemia (FeLV)
Infection of this virus can cause serious disease and death in cats. The virus decreases the ability of the immune system to respond to infection and may lead to the development of different types of cancer. FeLV is passed from cat to cat by direct contact so outside cats in multi-cat households are at especially high risk. It is not contagious to people.
Infectious peritonitis (FIP)
The most dramatic sign of FIP is an enlarged fluid-filled abdomen. Cats may also show neurological signs or eye inflammation.
Rabies
A fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can affect all mammals, including humans. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Routine vaccination is the key to controlling this dreaded disease.
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A widespread and often fatal disease which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia, and neurological problems.A highly contagious and potentially fatal disease which may cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. It is especially dangerous in young dogs but all unvaccinated dogs are at risk of contracting this severe disease.A contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract which causes vomiting and diarrhea. Puppies are particularly susceptible to this disease.Caused by the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica which is present in the respiratory tracts of many animals. It is a primary cause of the severe chronic cough, tracheobronchitis, (kennel cough - see below). In addition to the cough, some dogs develop a purulent nasal discharge. Transmission most frequently occurs by contact with the nasal secretions of infected dogs.An extremely contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by a persistent dry hacking cough. Contributing infectious agents include adenovirus (CAV-2), parainfluenza (CPI), distemper (CDV) and the bacterium Bordetella bronchiseptica (see above). While easily spread to other dogs kennel cough is not contagious to humans.A disease transmitted by ticks which infects both humans and dogs. This disease can damage joints, kidneys and other tissues.A viral disease which may lead to severe damage of the liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs.A bacterial infection that may lead to permanent kidney and liver damage. It is contagious to humans and dogs and is spread through contact with infected urine or contaminated soil or water.A fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can affect all mammals, including humans. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Routine vaccination is the key to controlling this dreaded disease.A common respiratory infection of cats which can be fatal in kittens. Sneezing, decreased appetite, and fever, followed by a thick discharge from the eyes and nose are often observed.An upper respiratory infection of cats with signs similar to FVR. In addition, ulcers may be seen on the tongue and in the mouth. FVR and FCV account for up to 90% of all respiratory infections in catsA widespread and potentially fatal disease which may cause a sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhea. It is especially dangerous in kittens but fatalities can occur in adult cats.This is another common respiratory infection in cats producing sneezing, fever and a think discharge from the eyes. Chlamydial infections may be associated with the development of more serious bacterial complications.Infection of this virus can cause serious disease and death in cats. The virus decreases the ability of the immune system to respond to infection and may lead to the development of different types of cancer. FeLV is passed from cat to cat by direct contact so outside cats in multi-cat households are at especially high risk. It is not contagious to people.The most dramatic sign of FIP is an enlarged fluid-filled abdomen. Cats may also show neurological signs or eye inflammation.A fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can affect all mammals, including humans. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Routine vaccination is the key to controlling this dreaded disease.
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