Post by DogGoneGood on Jan 25, 2008 23:58:19 GMT -5
Just as in ourselves, infectious disease occurs in dogs and cats when they come in contact with harmful viruses and bacteria. As a pet owner, you want to do all you can to ensure a long and healthy life for your pet and your pets life, and therefore it is important to start the vaccine regime at about 8 weeks of age. Most vaccines require boosters and it is vital that you adhere to the schedule set out by your veterinarian. Without boosters, the immunity received by vaccination will decrease and leave your pet susceptible.
DA2P, LEPTO & CORONA
(Puppy Shot, and Annual Puppy Booster):
- includes Distemper (often fatal, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonis and severe brain damage);
Leptospirosis (bacterial infection which can lead to permanent kidney damage);
Parvovirus (potentially fatal which may cause severe vomiting and diarrhea); and
Coronavirus (viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract which causes vomiting and diarrhea);
DUE:
1st Vaccine - 6-12 weeks of age
2nd Vaccine - 4 weeks later
3rd Vaccine - 4 weeks later
BOOSTER: - Annually
RABIES Vaccine - is a "must" before going across the U.S. border;
- fatal viral infection of the central nervous system; transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected animal
DUE:
Within first 2-7 months of age; first one effective for one year
BOOSTER: 2nd one in one year, and then every third year thereafter
LYMES Vaccine - disease carried by ticks which infects both man and dogs; disease most oftne acuses fever, loss of appetite and lameness
1st vaccine consists of two parts, and must be given 3-6 weeks apart.
BOOSTER: every year if you are visiting areas that are infested with ticks bearing the Lymes disease. Mission is not affected, but some communities are: Harrison, Cultus Lake, Coastal areas0 Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island Coast
KENNEL COUGH - Another "must" before registering your dog in obedience classes or boarding in a kennel; infects the upper respirator tract.
DUE: Can be given any time after 3 months of age
BOOSTER: annually, if kennel boarding is planned.
DA2P, LEPTO & CORONA
(Puppy Shot, and Annual Puppy Booster):
- includes Distemper (often fatal, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonis and severe brain damage);
Leptospirosis (bacterial infection which can lead to permanent kidney damage);
Parvovirus (potentially fatal which may cause severe vomiting and diarrhea); and
Coronavirus (viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract which causes vomiting and diarrhea);
DUE:
1st Vaccine - 6-12 weeks of age
2nd Vaccine - 4 weeks later
3rd Vaccine - 4 weeks later
BOOSTER: - Annually
RABIES Vaccine - is a "must" before going across the U.S. border;
- fatal viral infection of the central nervous system; transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected animal
DUE:
Within first 2-7 months of age; first one effective for one year
BOOSTER: 2nd one in one year, and then every third year thereafter
LYMES Vaccine - disease carried by ticks which infects both man and dogs; disease most oftne acuses fever, loss of appetite and lameness
1st vaccine consists of two parts, and must be given 3-6 weeks apart.
BOOSTER: every year if you are visiting areas that are infested with ticks bearing the Lymes disease. Mission is not affected, but some communities are: Harrison, Cultus Lake, Coastal areas0 Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island Coast
KENNEL COUGH - Another "must" before registering your dog in obedience classes or boarding in a kennel; infects the upper respirator tract.
DUE: Can be given any time after 3 months of age
BOOSTER: annually, if kennel boarding is planned.
