Vaccinations

Vaccination Schedule for Dogs


Distemper - an airborne viral disease of the lungs, intestines and brain.
Hepatitis - a viral disease of the liver.
Leptospirosis - a bacterial disease of the urinary system.
Parainfluenza - infectious bronchitis.
Parvovirus - a viral disease of the intestines.
Rabies - a viral disease fatal to humans and other animals.
Corona - a viral disease of the intestines.
Bordetella - a bacterial infection (kennel cough)

Puppies - 6 weeks to 1 year

6 -8 weeks - First puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona (some do not give Lepto depending on they area
they are in)  Bordetella can be given as well.
Follow schedule listed on vaccination for subsuquent vaccinations.  Typically they are every 2-3
weeks. \
Second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
Third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
Fourth puppy shot  (DHLPP) t Corona
Over 4 months - Rabies (repeat l year later)

Adult Dogs - After 1 year
DHLPP - Yearly
Heartworm test - Yearly
Rabies - Every 3 years (after second Rabies shot)
Bordetella - Yearly



Note: Some states have their own laws regarding the frequency & requirement of certain vaccinations.
When in doubt, always ask your veterinarian or local humane society.




New F-Strain Parvo Virus:
Unlike the other strains of parvo (this appears to be the 7th mutation of the PARVO virus), this one
may possibly be airborne. Apparently this has been brought to this country (USA) from Europe.

This strain is more deadly than the other strains of parvo and needs to be treated more aggressively.
Dogs contracting this new strain will have accelerated symptoms and those dogs which are infected
usually die of dehydration and shock because it commonly attacks the intestines causing severe,
bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Making matters worse, it prevents the absorption of nutrients and fluids.
As a further complication, it can also attack a dog’s heart causing congestive heart failure. This
complication can occur months or years after an apparent recovery from the intestinal form of the
disease.

It is most commonly contracted by puppies because their immature immune systems can’t fight the
virus off but it can be contracted by adults as well. Adults can be carriers without showing any clinical
signs. Parvo is most often fatal but, if an infected puppy survives, a complete recovery can occur.
Typically, however, survivors remain somewhat un-healthy and weak for life.

The canine parvovirus can be transmitted by direct contact or indirectly by contact with vomit, diarrhea
or any contaminated discharges from an infected dog. It is excreted in the feces of infected dogs and if
someone or something (human, dog, bird, etc.) steps in it, it can be transported to new areas. It can
also be transmitted on hands, clothing and even car tires.

Because parvo attacks swiftly, time is of the essence. If you feel your dog has been exposed to parvo,
or it is showing symptoms, contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital. From the
time symptoms appear to the time of death can be as little as six hours. Fluids and electrolytes must be
given to offset what the dog is losing. Care should be given immediately!

The symptoms of parvo include a sudden onset of vomiting, bloody diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy,
high temperature and sometimes sudden death. Symptoms are similar in adults, although they can be
less acute. It strikes with a quick vengeance, and pet owners often make the comment that their dog
was up and playing a few hours prior to the animal becoming extremely ill.

Typically, it takes 7-10 days from the time of infection for the dog to start showing clinical signs and to
test positive for parvo. Once the parvo virus is introduced into an animal’s environment, it can remain
active for up to 9 months for possibly even longer. It is very hardy and can withstand wide temperature
fluctuations and most cleaning agents. In fact most disinfectants cannot kill the virus but chlorine
bleach is the most effective and inexpensive. Any areas thought to be contaminated should be
thoroughly washed with 1 ounce of bleach per quart of water.

F strain symptoms to watch for:

Gelatin-like stool with some blood.
Vomiting with bile and foam.
Rapid weight loss (within a few hours after becoming ill.)
You may or may not see a temperature rise Temperature goes up to 106 or 107 degrees
Not drinking -- acts normal, playing but rests more often -- probably not eating
Lethargic -- lays around, dehydration continues -- at this point the dog will DIE in LESS than 24 hours
unless it is detected in the first stage (not drinking and low grade temperature)
Like all viruses, there is no cure. Vets simply try to keep the dog alive by preventing dehydration and
loss of proteins by giving fluids, electrolytes, controlling body temperature, giving blood transfusions
when necessary and regulating systems in the body during the course of the disease. The only
medication that helps is SULFAMETHOXAZOLE TRIMETHOPRIM (bactrin). The dosage is 2cc per
puppy under 10 pounds (even newborns) followed by equal amounts of water or electrolytes. Adults 18
to 25 pounds get 7 cc followed by at least equal fluids. This therapy may keep the animal alive long
enough for an immune response to develop.

If you've recently lost a dog to parvo, veterinarians recommend that you wait six months to a year
before putting a new puppy or non-vaccinated dog in to an infected environment (even if you have
disinfected it). To immediately bring an animal into a situation where one has recently died of Parvo is
a virtual death sentence for the new puppy. It is strongly recommend that there be no movement of
dogs in or out of a kennel until 30 days have passed since last dog either recovered or died. Do not
take your puppy out of your home where it can infect or be infected until it has had the complete series
of shots. By keeping it isolated you may save its life.






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