CANINE VACCINES

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VaccinesVaccines provide proven life-saving benefits, are associated with minimal risk, and should be part of routine preventative health care

Vaccines“Core” vaccines are those recommended for almost every pet

Additional vaccines may be recommended by the new family veterinarian based on the dog’s lifestyle

Canine Core VaccinesThe core canine vaccines are those for• Canine parvovirus• Canine distemper virus• Canine adenovirus• Rabies

DHPP Vaccine

DHPPWhat does this vaccine cover?

DHPP• Canine Distemper

DHPP• Canine Distemper• Infectious Canine Hepatitis

DHPP• Canine Distemper• Infectious Canine Hepatitis• Parainfluenza

DHPP• Canine Distemper• Infectious Canine Hepatitis• Parainfluenza• Parvovirus

Canine Distemper

Canine DistemperCaused by a paramyxovirus

Causes flu-like signs (fever, cough, nasal and eye discharge, lethargy, anorexia)

Chronic cases also include neurologic signs(tremors of the head, stumbling, seizures)

Canine DistemperReplicates in respiratory, GI, and urogenital tissues

It is shed in respiratory secretions, feces and urine, and can also be spread by fomites (contaminated objects).

Canine DistemperSusceptible to many disinfectants and relatively unstable outside of the host

Following the ACAC’s sanitization protocol will allow for the risk of spread to be minimized

Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Infectious Canine HepatitisCaused by canine adenovirus type 1

Causes respiratory (nasal discharge, coughing) disease and often liver, eye, and kidney injury

It is shed in saliva, feces and urine

Parainfluenza

ParainfluenzaAlthough not a “core” vaccine, protection against this virus is often included due to its efficacy and safety.

Parainfluenza is one virus in Kennel Cough akaCanine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC)

Canine Parvovirus

Canine ParvovirusThis is a species-specific virus; cats won’t get feline panleukopenia from dogs and vice-versa

Canine ParvovirusCauses gastrointestinal disease (vomiting, diarrhea) and often secondary infections due to the virus invading the bone marrow and decreasing the amount of white blood cells

Canine ParvovirusCan progress rapidly to shock and death

Shed in the feces, vomit or urine of infected dogs and can also be spread by fomites

Canine ParvovirusVery resistant to disinfectants and persists in the environment

Unvaccinated and inadequately vaccinated dogs of all ages are at risk

Canine ParvovirusThe time between exposure to the virus and the first signs of illness is generally less than 14 days

Dogs shed the virus within 4-5 days of exposure

Shedding can continue up to 14 days aftersigns go away

Bordetella

BordetellaAlthough not a “core” vaccine, protection against this bacteria is recommended due to the high prevalence of this disease within the shelter.

Bordetella bronchiseptica is one component in Kennel Cough aka Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC)

Owner Education

ACAC Vaccine SchedulePuppies (<16 weeks)• First vaccine at intake• Repeated every 2 weeks until 16 weeks

of age• Repeated every 3 years, thereafter

Vaccine ScheduleAdolescent/Adult (>16 weeks)• First vaccine at intake• Repeated in 3-4 weeks• Repeated every 3 years

CANINE VACCINES

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