Vaccinations

Rabies is a deadly and highly infectious viral disease contracted from wild animals. The disease attacks the brain and is always fatal. Vaccination against rabies is required by county and state law. Rabies can be transmitted to humans through the bite/scratch of an infected pet.

Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia, commonly known as feline distemper, are highly contagious diseases. Panleukopenia is a potentially fatal gastrointestinal virus, while the other two cause upper respiratory infections.

Feline Leukemia Virus is a common and highly transmissible virus. Feline leukemia is a form of cancer in cats which is usually fatal.  The disease can lead to tumor growth nearly anywhere in the body as well as a variety of other symptoms. Infected cats are unable to resist other diseases and may die from associated infections. As it is transmitted via cat-to-cat contact, we recommend FeLV to cats who are frequently outdoors. Testing for the disease is recommended prior to initiating a vaccine program.

Rabies is a deadly and highly infectious viral disease contracted from wild animals. The disease attacks the brain and is always fatal. Vaccination against rabies is required by county and state law. Rabies can be transmitted to humans through the bite/scratch of an infected pet.

Distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus is a highly contagious, potential fatal upper respiratory and neurological virus. Adenovirus can cause hepatitis. Parainfluenza is a component of kennel cough. Parvovirus is a highly contagious, potential fatal gastrointestinal virus which can cause bloody diarrhea.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease carried by many wild animals, especially rodents.  A dog can contract the disease from infected animals or by drinking contaminated water. Leptospirosis may lead to jaundice and kidney failure. We recommend this vaccine due to the fact that Lepto is a zoonotic disease – meaning it can be passed from animal to humans.

Lyme is an infection caused by a bacteria from an infected tick. Symptoms include fever, lethargy, muscle stiffness, depression, and lack of appetite. In more severe cases, lameness occurs as a result of severe musculoskeletal or arthritic type joint pain.

Bordetella (Kennel cough) is a very contagious viral and/or bacterial respiratory infection transmitted by dogs through casual contact – usually at boarding kennels, grooming facilities, dog parks, or on walks when other dogs are allowed to greet/sniff each other. Kennel cough is often a mild disease that presents as a harsh “honking” cough, runny eyes or nose, wheezing, and decreased appetite.  Boarding kennels and groomers typically require this vaccine.

Canine Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection which is transmitted through droplets or aerosols containing respiratory secretions from coughing, barking, and sneezing dogs. CI often resembles kennel cough and can be found in the same locations as kennel cough. Most cases are mild, but in more severe cases, it may lead to pneumonia and though it is not common, can be fatal.

RHDV (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus serotype 2) protects against this highly contagious virus amongst both domestic and wild rabbits. Symptoms can include a fever, decreased appetite, and respiratory or neurologic signs.