Distemper

Closely related to the measles virus, canine distemper virus spreads
from dog to dog through respiratory secretions and aerosol exposure.
The signs include fever, nasal and eye discharge, coughing, vomiting,
diarrhea, or seizures and other neurologic signs. Secondary bacterial
infections are common and may be fatal.

Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Infection with canine adenovirus-1 may result in inflammation of the
liver, severe kidney damage and death.

Canine Parvoviral Enteritis (Parvo Virus)

Characterized by fever, dehydration, inactivity, abdominal pain, vomiting
and diarrhea that is often bloody, parvovirus infection can cause rapid
deterioration and death, particularly in puppies.

Canine Coronaviral Enteritis

With signs similar to but usually less severe than those of canine
parvoviral enteritis (above), canine coronavirus infection may also
cause rapid or sudden death in puppies.

Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough)

The most common bacterium isolated from dogs with kennel cough
is Bordetella bronchiseptica. In addition to contributing to this highly
contagious upper respiratory disease, canine bordetella may result in
bacterial pneumonia. Puppies should be immunized after they are at
least two-weeks-old, with a booster given annually or one week before
boarding to lessen the risk of exposure. Two common viral agents
involved in kennel cough are the parainfluenza virus and canine
adenovirus-2.

Leptospirosis

This bacterial infection results from direct contact with infected urine,
biting or ingestion of infected meat, and it can be transmitted from pets
to man. The kidneys and the liver may sustain permanent damage.

Rabies

Transmitted through saliva from biting, all warm-blooded animals
are susceptible to this viral infection. Severe damage to the central
nervous system typically progresses to paralysis and death.

Canine Lyme Disease

Characterized by lameness, heart or kidney disease and nerve
disorders, Lyme disease is caused by the tick-borne bacterium Borrelia
Burgdorferi.

Immunization recommendations will be individualized for each patient according to environment & exposure.