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Protect your dog from infectious diseases by keeping vaccinations up to date. Vaccinations stimulate your dog's body to develop immunity. Because they prevent disease but do not cure disease, they must be administered before your dog is exposed and infected. Your dog's vaccination schedule depends on several factors: the age and health of your dog, and conditions in your dog's environment. We would be happy to help you plan a vaccination schedule so that your dog's vaccinations are up to date.
Puppies should receive their first vaccination between six and ten weeks of age. They also need to have additional vaccinations about every three to four weeks until 16 to 18 weeks of age. Puppy shots are not effective for life, so it is important to keep up with vaccinations throughout your dog's life.
Vaccinations Protect Your Dog From Many Infectious Diseases
Some vaccinations are mixed so your dog does not have to receive separate shots for each disease. Examples of such mixtures are DHLP-P which refers to a mixture to protect against Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvo. Some combinations also contain coronavirus.
Some common infectious diseases vaccinations protect against include:
Bordatella is the bacterial component of "Kennel Cough." Bordatella is not transmissible to humans or kittens.
Parainfluenza is an upper respiratory infection that causes "Kennel Cough." Healthy adult dogs usually recover from it. Puppies and older dogs are at greater risk of serious complications. Parainfluenza is not transmissible to humans or kittens.
Corona Virus is a contagious disease of the intestinal tract that results in diarrhea. Corona is not transmissible to humans or kittens. We do not currently use Corona Virus vaccines at Mulnix Animal Clinic.
Distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal disease resulting in upper respiratory signs and potential neurological complications. It is especially dangerous to puppies. Distemper is not transmissible to humans or kittens.
Hepatitis is an infectious viral disease of the liver. Canine Hepatitis is not transmissible to humans or kittens.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that causes kidney disease. It is transmitted by rodents. Canine Leptospirosis may be transmissible to humans. We do not currently use Leptospirosis vaccine at Mulnix Animal Clinic.
Lyme Disease is a complex disease that affects the immune system. This disease is transmitted by ticks. Lyme Disease affects wild and domestic animals as well as humans. We do not currently use Lyme Disease vaccine at Mulnix Animal Clinic.
Parvo Virus is an often fatal viral disease of the intestinal tract resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. Parvo Virus is not transmissible to humans or kittens.
Rabies is caused by a virus that attacks the brain. It is prevalent in wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. Rabies is readily transmitted to humans and pets by the bite of an infected animal.
Heartworm Disease is preventable with monthly medication. Before receiving this medication your dog should be tested and found free of the disease.
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