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PET Continued from page 4 of illness are massive bloody diarrhea, vomiting, poor appetite,
lethargy, and high fever. Illness is seen most often in young
sure to check with the boarding facility what they require. Gen-
erally, all vaccines should be completed at least two weeks prior puppies and it is often fatal.
to the boarding event so we can expect a sufficient immune • Bordetella – this vaccine decreases signs of illness associated
response has been induced. with Bordetella bronchiseptica. This bacteria is in the same
family as that which causes whooping cough in people. This
vaccine does not necessarily prevent infection, but is likely to
Canine Vaccines
• Rabies - this virus causes a fatal infection affecting the central reduce severity and duration of illness. This vaccine is required
nervous system of nearly all mammals. It is spread through by all boarding facilities.
contact with infectious saliva. This is a core vaccine, is legally • Leptospirosis – this vaccine will provide protection against
required, and is required by all boarding facilities. the 4 most common strains of this disease, but it does not elim-
• DAPP – this vaccine combination protects against Distemper, inate the possibility of infection. Leptospirosis is a bacteria
Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Parvo. This is a core vaccine transmitted in contaminated urine and may lead to kidney and
and is required by all boarding facilities. liver failure. This bacteria is also zoonotic, meaning people can
• Distemper Virus is an often fatal and is hard to treat. This be infected by this bacteria. As we have so much wildlife in this
highly contagious infection is spread by oculonasal discharge. area, I consider this to be a very important vaccine. This is not
Signs of illness include lethargy, fever, coughing, diarrhea, typically required by boarding facilities, but some do require
vomiting, seizures, and paralysis. Even if the dog recovers, it.
there may be permanent neurologic deficits. • Influenza – there are two strains of this virus in the USA
• Adenovirus is transmitted by saliva, urine, and feces. Its signs for which there is currently a vaccine. The H3N8 (older) and
are similar to Distemper and may cause liver failure and eye H3N2 (newer) are the strains that have been found to cause ill-
damage. Illness may range from mild to fatal. ness in dogs. Vaccinations are available for H3N8 alone, H3N2
• Parainfluenza – this virus may cause coughing and is conta- alone, or for both strains in the same vaccine (called bivalent
gious through respiratory secretions. vaccine). We carry the bivalent. Some boarding facilities re-
• Parvo Virus is a very contagious disease spread through feces quire this vaccine and some do not.
and may remain infectious in the environment for years. Signs Continued on page 6

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