VACCINATION INFORMATION

 

DOGS

DHPP (4 IN 1)

Distemper

Contagious, often fatal virus that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.  The virus generally spreads as an air-borne infection and vaccination is the only effective control.

Hepatitis

Affects the liver and cells lining the blood vessels causing high fever, swelling and hemorrhage.  Very serious in puppies and aged dogs.

Parainfluenza

Canine cough.  Spreads via contact or air-borne transmission.  Attacks respiratory system.

Parvovirus

Viral infection spread by contact with infected body secretions.  Strikes quickly, causing damage to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and can cause death within 48 hours.

 

CORONAVIRUS

Contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract.  Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, high fever and dehydration.

RABIES

Fatal virus infection of the central nervous system that affects mammals, including humans.  Spread through the saliva of the rabid animal.. Rabies vaccinations are required in California at age 4 months or older.

 

CATS

FVRCP (4 IN 1)

Distemper

Also called Feline Panleukpoenia.  Contagious viral disease.  Spread through air or contact with infected animals.  Symptoms can be any or all of the following:  weight loss, depression, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.

Upper Respiratory Disease

Highly contagious,.  Signs include sneezing, eye discharge, fever and mouth ulcers.  Vaccinations protect against CALICIVIRUS, PNEUMONITIS and RINOTRACHEITIS.

 

FELV (Feline Leukemia)

A leading cause of feline death.  Results in a variety of problems:  decreased resistance to infection, chronic anemia, leukemia and lymph sarcoma.  Spread through contact  with infected blood or saliva.

 

RABIES

Causes fatal viral infection unless vaccinated.  It is recommended that first time puppies and kittens have a routine check-up by the veterinarian before the series of shots.  This is not compulsory.