Dog vaccines available

Distemper (DHPP) - Distemper vaccine is a basic immunization for dogs. It may be combined with vaccine for canine parvovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus 2 and occasionally leptospirosis. Puppies are vaccinated beginning at age 8 weeks and then every 2 to 4 weeks thereafter until age 16 weeks. The next vaccine is one year later. After that subsequent vaccination boosters are given every 3 years.

Corona - Corona virus is primarily a disease of young dogs but occasionally will cause illness in older pets. It can exacerbate other diseases such as parvovirus, giardia, and canine infectious hepatitis.

Leptosporisis is a zoonotic disease meaning it is contagious to people. Protection is provided by a series of 2 vaccines. There are multiple serovars and the vaccine is able to protect against 4 of these. Since it is a difficult disease to diagnosis, zoonotic and highly infectious, we recommend this vaccine if your pet is susceptible, especially for hunting dogs.

Bordatella - We vaccinate with an intranasal vaccine which can be given as early as 8 weeks of age and is boostered annually.   The advantage of an intranasal vaccine is that the local immunity is stimulated right at the site where the infection would try to take hold. It is recommended to have this vaccine a minimum of 4 days before exposure since this time is needed to generate a full immune response.  Some dogs will sneeze or have nasal discharge for a week following vaccination.

Lyme disease is known to be spreading rapidly throughout the United States and, although it is not contagious to humans, our dogs do act as a potential reservoir for infection to people by carrying ticks inside our homes.

Giardia can be difficult to diagnosis and treat. It can be spread through fecal-oral contact and ingestion of contaminated water. Its zoonotic potential is controversial since there is conflicting information available.

Porphyromonas  is a vaccine developed to prevent gingivitis that can lead to periodontal disease and potentially tooth loss and more serious diseases.

Rabies - Many dog owners do not realize that there is a legal liability should an unvaccinated pet bite a person. The  === considers the rabies vaccination necessary for all dogs as do we. Further the state requires this vaccine for all dogs.

Cat vaccines available

Feline distemper (FVRCP) - This vaccine is a multi-viral vaccine that protects cats against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia virus.  We strongly recommend vaccinating all cats with this vaccine.

Feline leukemia is spread by prolonged contact and cat bites.