Important Vaccination Information

Vaccination Can Prevent These Diseases

Distemper (CDV)
A widespread and often fatal disease which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia and neurological problems.

Parvovirus (CPV)
A highly contagious and potentially fatal disease which may cause severe vomiting and bloody
diarrhea. It is especially dangerous in young dogs, but all unvaccinated are at risk of contracting this severe disease.

Coronavirus (CCV)
A contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract which causes vomiting and diarrhea. Puppies are particularly susceptible to this disease.

Kennel Cough
An extremely contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by a persistent, dry, hacking cough. Contributing infectious agents include adenovirus (CAV-2), parainfluenza (CPI), distemper (CDV) and the bacteria Bordatella bronchiseptica.

Lyme Disease
A disease transmitted by ticks which infects both humans and dogs. This disease can damage joints, kidneys and other tissues.

Hepatitis (CAV-1)
A viral disease which may lead to severe damage of the liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs.

Leptospirosis
A bacterial infection that may lead to permanent kidney and liver damage. It is contaminated soil or water.

Rabies
A fatal viral infection of the central nervous system that can affect all mammals, including
humans. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. routine vaccination is the key to controlling this dreaded disease.

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