Pet Vaccinations
“Prevention is the Best Medicine” Like you or I pets are at risk of diseases, fortunately many can be prevented through regular bi-annual pet exams and vaccinations. Vaccinations fortify the immune system and aid in fighting diseases by preparing the body for intruding organisms that it may encounter, and help build a strong immune system to defend your pet’s health.
In young puppies and kittens a series of vaccinations are given to help the body develop an immune system able to help fight off any infectious diseases.
Mature pets require yearly re-vaccinations to boost this immunity. In-door cats also require yearly vaccinations to strengthen their immunity; as cats age their immune system may not be as capable to overcome diseases that can be transmitted from you to your cat without even realizing it.
Common Vaccines for Cats and Kittens
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)
also known as Feline Herpesvirus, it is a serious/chronic upper respiratory tract virus. Commonly seen symptoms are sneezing, runny noses, irritated or runny eyes and sometimes coughing. Some cats survive this virus, others will remain carriers for the rest of their lives. Always vaccinate your pet.
Calicivirus
is another very contagious respiratory disease that can affect cats of any age. It is a wide spread virus that can very on its severity, depending on the immune system of a cat. Fever, mouth ulcers and pneumonia are commonly seen with this disease. Like FVR some cats can be carriers of the disease even after they make a recovery. The best prevention is to vaccinate.
Chlamydiosis
is an infectious bacterial infection that attacks the mucous membranes. Runny eyes, sneezing and coughing are the primary symptoms. Chlamydophila felis is the bacteria responsible (pneumonitis), and can be transmitted to humans. Vaccinations prevent the transmission of the disease.
Panleukopenia
commonly referred to as distemper, it is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. It is especially dangerous to young kittens, with unfortunate low survival rates. Signs of this potential lethal disease are vomiting, diarrhea, high fevers, and White Blood Cell deficiencies. The virus can survive in an environment for as long as a year, so cats can be exposed without direct contact. Vaccinations are the only effective way to protect your cat.
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
commonly diagnosis feline cancer, this virus suppresses a cat’s immune system leaving them vulnerable to all other infections. After a quick blood test, we can vaccinate to prevent further spread of this virus.
Common Vaccines for Dogs and Puppies
Da2PP
Bordetella
BORDETELLA INFORMATION HERE
Lyme
Leptospirosis
Rabies
