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Canine Distemper is often
fatal, affecting the nervous system, skin, eyes intestinal
and respiratory tracts. ~ more
details ~
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Canine Adinovirus types 1& 2 cause infectious
hepatitis and respiratory infection, respectively. ~ more details ~
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Canine Parvovirus is a widespread disease
that causes severe diarrheaand dehydration, especially in puppies.
~ more details
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Rabies is a fatal disease spread through
saliva. Rabies vaccinations are given by a veterinarian. ~ more details ~
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Canine Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection
affecting the kidneys. It is easily spread to other pets and
humans. ~ more details
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Canine Bordetella ( bordetella bronchiseptica)
is one of the causes of infectious tracheobronchitis, previously
known as "kennel cough". ~ more
details~
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Canine Parainfluenza is another cause of
infectious tracheobronchitis. ~ more details ~
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Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi.
It is spread by ticks, and causes arthritic-type signs. ~ more
details~
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Canine Coronavirus causes diarrhea, especially
in puppies. ~ more
details ~
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Brucellosis is a disease of the reproductive
tract which may cause abortion in females, infection of the
sexual organs in males, and infertility in both sexes. ~ more
details~
Other Problems
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General Canine Vaccination Schedule
(Consult with your local veterinarian
for schedule in your area)
AGE: |
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5 Weeks |
Parvovirus: for puppies at high risk. Check
with your veterinarian.

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6 & 9 Weeks |
Combination Vaccine*: without leptospirosis.
Coronavirus: where it is a concern

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12 Weeks or Older |
Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age
at vaccination may vary according to local law).

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12 & 15 Weeks** |
Combination vaccine*: include leptospirosis
where it is a concern, or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Coronavirus: where it is a concern.
Lyme: where it is a concern, or if traveling
to an area where it occurs.

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Adult |
Combination vaccine*: include
leptospirosis where it is a concern, or if traveling to an area
where it occurs.
Coronavirus: where it is a concern.
Lyme: where it is a concern, or if traveling
to an area where it occurs.
Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age
at vaccination may vary according to local law). |
* A combination vaccine, often called a "5-way"
usually includes adenovirus cough and hepatitis, distemper, parainfluenza
and parvovirus. Some combination vaccines may also include leptospirosis
("7-way" ) and/or coronavirus. The inclusion of either canine
adenovirus-1 or adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against adenovirus
cough and hepatitis: adenovirus-2 is highly preferred.
** Some puppies may need additional vaccinations against
parvovirus after 15 weeks of age. Consult with your local veterinarian. |
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