Canine Vaccinations And Related Diseases

CANINE VACCINATIONS AND DISEASE
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Listed below are common dog diseases and the vaccinations that protect your dog against them. Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments you may have regarding dog vaccinations or health.

Vaccinating your dog will protect it from several deadly diseases and viruses. It is best to not take your puppy to locations other dogs visit until it has most of its vaccinations. Yearly boosters are needed to keep your dog protected. Puppies must be wormed and checked for parasites several times to insure it is clear from all parasites that can cause problems, sometimes serious for your puppy or dog. If you are not sure of the protection your dog has from its vaccinations you can ask your Veterinarian to perform a titer test. Check with your Veterinarian for more information. The following is a list and description of the most common viruses veterinarians vaccinate for:

Parvovirus The most common killer in puppies/dogs and a very deadly virus. Resistant to all temperatures and transmitted by air. Very contagious. The virus can live for several months sometimes up to a year once deposited on a location.

Adenovirus Canine adenovirus types 1 and 2 cause infections hepatitis and respiratory
infection. Hepatitis caused by adenovirus type 1 may cause severe kidney damage or death. Adenovirus type 2 is an important factor in kennel cough.

Distemper Distemper is a widespread, often fatal neurological disorder. All dogs should be vaccinated against canine distemper.

Parainfluenza Canine parainfluenza is another cause of kennel cough syndrome. Influenza is often a mild respiratory infection in otherwise healthy dogs, it can be severe in puppies or debilitated dogs.

Coronavirus Canine Coronavirus is a highly contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and puppies. Corona virus is more threatening to puppies.

Rabies This disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal and once
contracted the disease attacks the dog's central nervous system and spreads by infectious saliva. If a dog is bitten by a rabid animal, and veterinarian treatment is received promptly a series of injections may be given and the dog may be saved. However once a dog shows physical signs, no cure is possible.

Canine Leptospirosis (" Lepto ") is a bacterial disease that is carried by common wildlife and rodents. This disease causes high fever, jaundice, vomiting, and in severe cases, fatal liver and kidney damage.

Bordetella Bordetella bronchiseptica or "Kennel Cough" is bacteria that is also a common cause of kennel cough. Although not usually life threatening to most healthy dogs, it is extremely infectious and can result in a cough, bronchitis, and pneumonia lasting for more than 3 weeks. The bordetella vaccine is given by nose drops inhaled through the canine's nose.

Lyme Disease           Canine Lyme Disease (borreliosis) is an infectious, tick-borne disease. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacteria called a 'spirochete.' The common deer tick is the primary carrier of Lyme disease in the Northeast and upper Midwest. The tick Ixodex pacificus is the primary carrier in the West.

Suggested vaccination schedule:
       6/7 weeks    Combination vaccine without lepto. Corona in areas Corona is a concern.

       9/10 weeks    Combination vaccine with lepto. Bordetella.

      12/13 weeks Combination vaccine with Lepto. Corona in areas Corona is a concern. Bordetella.

      15/16 weeks Combination vaccine with Lepto. Lyme in areas where Lyme disease is a concern. Rabies.

      Adult (1yr)   DA2LPP combination vaccine. Lyme disease in areas where it is a concern. Rabies.

Booster yearly with DA2LPP and Rabies as the laws in your area require. In past years many have stopped giving the lepto vaccine because of reactions to the vaccine. Since the practice of not giving the lepto vaccine to puppies and dogs, many areas are experiencing increasing cases of lepto once again. Your dog's immune system, a history of adverse reactions to the lepto vaccine, your breeders suggestions, the area you live in and the advise of your veterinarian should all be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to give the lepto vaccine to your puppy or dog. Here at Kyleewood, we have always given the lepto vaccine to our dogs and have never had a problem with the vaccine or reactions from it.   In over 30 yrs I have never known a dog that died from over vaccination, nor have I owned or bred a dog that had reactions to vaccinations.   Research a breeders blood lines BEFORE you purchase your puppy. Avoid purchasing puppies from bloodlines known to have reactions from vaccines.

We hope this information has been of some help to you. If you have any further questions or concerns feel free to contact us by the email addresses given on our "Contact Us" page or click the link below.

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