Preventive Care

Vaccinate for these Canine Diseases!

Canine Distemper
Airborne transmission as well as direct or indirect contact with the discharges from an infected dog's eyes, nose or urine. Widespread, highly contagious and usually deadly, even among older dogs. A primary killer of puppies. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Adenovirus Type 1 & 2
Hepatitis is caused by Adenovirus type-1 and attacks the liver. Transmitted through contact with objects contaminated by urine, saliva and feces. Early signs are similar to distemper. Adenovirus type-2 is a respiratory infection that may be associated with kennel cough. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Parvo
Highly resistant virus withstands extreme temperature changes and exposure to most disinfectants. May cause severe bloody diarrhea, extreme blood loss and vomiting. A highly contagious disease and especially dangerous for puppies. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Corona
A highly contagious, but mild and self-limiting intestinal disease that occasionally will cause death. Causes vomiting and diarrhea in dogs of all ages, but is seen most often in young puppies. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Leptospirosis
Lepto is an infectious bacterial disease transmitted by contact with infected urine from rodents and other animals. Can be spread to humans as well as other animals and may cause permanent kidney damage. Case numbers have increased over the years due to contamination by mice and other rodents. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Bordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough)
A bacterial respiratory tract infection transmitted by nasal secretions. Harsh, non-productive cough may last 1-3 weeks. Bordetella infections can occur alone or in combination with other respiratory problems. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Parainfluenza
Mild respiratory tract infection transmitted through contact with nasal secretions. Infection is more severe in young puppies. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Brucellosis (Lyme Disease)
Bacterial infection spread by a bite from an infected tick. Symptoms include fever, lethargy and muscle stiffness. Lameness occurs frequently and severe joint pain can exist; complications with heart disease are possible. Recurrence after treatment is common. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.

Canine Giardia
A waterborne protozoal parasite found in rivers, streams, ponds, puddles and even swimming pools. Infected animals contaminate water sources by their feces. Symptoms can include persistent diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain and vomiting. Re-infection is common.

Rabies
The most feared disease and is almost always fatal. The virus attacks the brain and central nervous system. It is transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal through a bite or scratch. Can be prevented with yearly vaccination.