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Canine                        

CANINE VACCINATIONS

Rabies

Of all animal diseases, rabies is probably the most feared. The virus attacks the brain and is always fatal. Most pets are exposed to rabies by bites from wild animals particularly skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes.  The disease can be transmitted to humans through the bite or scratch of an infected pet.  Vaccination of all dog and cats is the most effective means of control.

Canine Distemper (D)

The highly contagious viral disease is found wherever dogs are found. It affects the respiratory and nervous system and is often fatal.  Primary vaccination should begin at 6-12 weeks of age since dogs often contract the disease at an early age.

Canine Parvovirus (CPV)

This contagious viral disease usually causes severe diarrhea and vomiting in dogs of all ages but is especially deadly in puppies.

Canine Coronavirus (CCV)

Coronavirus is highly contagious and can weaken dogs by causing severe diarrhea and vomiting. The disease is sometimes confused with parvovirus. The two diseases may occur simultaneously in which case symptoms are more severe.

Canine Parainfluenza (P)

This viral respiratory disease is often partly responsible for “kennel cough” in dogs.  Infection can be severe in young puppies. Parainfluenza protection is often included in distemper-parvo vaccines.

Canine Adenovirus Type 1 and Type 2 (A₂)

Canine Adenovirus Type 1 infection causes infectious hepatitis which may lead to severe kidney damage. Type 2 can be a complicating factor in kennel cough.

Canine Leptospirosis (L)

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease carried by many wild animals. A dog can contract the disease from infected animals or by drinking contaminated water. Yearly vaccination limits your dog’s chances of acquiring the disease.

Canine Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms, found in the heart and the main blood vessels in the lungs of infected dogs. Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes that take blood meals from infected dogs.  Prevention is easily carried out by once yearly vaccines or once monthly tablets.

Vaccination Protocol 

DA₂PL, CPV & CCV    

Puppies less than 12 weeks of age      

• Recommend to start at 6 weeks of age
• Revaccinate every 4 weeks till 16 weeks of age
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Puppies over 12 weeks of age

• Recommend one-dose at point of initiation
• Revaccinate 4 weeks later
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Adult Dogs over 1 year old

• Recommend one-dose at point of initiation
• Revaccinate 4 weeks later
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Large Breed Puppies

Puppies less than 18 weeks of age      

• Recommend to start at 6 weeks of age
• Revaccinate every 4 weeks till 18 weeks of age
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Puppies over 18 weeks of age

• Recommend one-dose at point of initiation
• Revaccinate 4 weeks later
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Adult Dogs over 1 year old

• Recommend one-dose at point of initiation
• Revaccinate 4 weeks later
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

10-in-1 combined vaccination (DA₂P/CPV/LCI-GP)

Puppies less than 12 weeks of age      

• Recommend to start at 6 weeks of age
• Revaccinate every 3 weeks till 12 weeks of age
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Puppies over 12 weeks of age

• Recommend one-dose at point of initiation
• Revaccinate 3 weeks later
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose

Adult Dogs over 1 year old

• Recommend one-dose at point of initiation
• Revaccinate 3 weeks later
• Then revaccinate once yearly with a single-dose