Pet Vaccinations: Protecting Against Serious Diseases 

Dogs: 

● Canine Distemper-Adenovirus Type 2- Parainfluenza-Parvovirus ○ Distemper – severe gastrointestinal and neurological disease 

○ Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2) – respiratory infection with cross-protection for Hepatitis - liver, kidney, lung infection (CAV-1) 

○ Parvovirus – severe GI illness, potentially fatal 

● Bordetella - kennel cough 

● Rabies – fatal CNS disease, transmissible to humans 

● Leptospirosis – liver/kidney disease; zoonotic 

Cats: 

● Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calici-Panleukopenia Vaccine 

○ Panleukopenia – severe GI illness, high fever, similar to parvovirus in puppies

○ Rhinotracheitis (FVR) – respiratory infection 

○ Calicivirus – respiratory disease, oral ulcers 

● Rabies – fatal CNS disease, transmissible to humans 

● Feline Leukemia – viral illness affecting blood and immune system - requires FeLV testing prior to vaccination 

Parasite Prevention & Detection 

Parasites can harm your pet’s health. During your visit, we discuss prevention and testing for:

● External: fleas, ticks, mites 

● Internal: roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms 

● Heartworm: transmitted by mosquitoes; preventable with medication Bring a stool sample for testing. Complimentary fecal kits are available.