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There are several serious and often fatal diseases of dogs that can now be prevented with vaccinations. The most common diseases that we see in this area are:
Distemper - A viral disease causing vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia, upper respiratory disease, convulsions and nerve damage. It is fatal in 75% of the cases. Hepatitis - Attacks the liver and kidneys. Is also highly fatal with a high fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Parvoenteritis - A viral disease causing severe damage to the intestines, resulting in severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea and death. Rabies - A very serious and fatal disease that affects many species of wild and domestic animals and man. It causes severe brain abnormalities. Rabies is spread by bite or when infected saliva contacts an open wound or eyes. Rabies has been an increasing problem in this area as it has spread from the south in the raccoon. Leptospirosis - A spirochete bacterial disease spread through the urine of infected wildlife, primarily rodents, raccoons and opossums, as well as domestic species of cattle, swine and dogs. Transmission is most commonly via contaminated water. Multiple serovars may be found in this region and illness often results in kidney failure and sometimes liver damage. Mortality rate can be high if not treated in the early stages. THIS DISEASE IS ALSO TRANSMISSIBLE TO HUMANS BY INFECTED ANIMALS. Kennel Cough - A group of viral and bacterial diseases that cause a severe cough. It is spread very quickly and easily when dogs are housed together. Some of the diseases which we can protect against include Bordetella, Parainfluenza and Canine Adenovirus Type - 2. Lyme Disease - A bacterial disease causing vague signs of illness leading to arthritis in the joints similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis. This disease is not currently a problem in this area. Therefore, vaccination for this disease should only be considered if you are traveling with your pet to areas where it is seen, especially southeastern New York State. Corona Virus - A viral disease causing severe diarrhea especially in young puppies and mild to no signs in adults. We recommend that all dogs be vaccinated for Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospriosis, Parainfluenza, Parvoenteritis (DHLPP) and Rabies. This protection is established with a series of vaccinations followed by revaccinations for DHLPP and three-year revaccinations for Rabies. At the present time we do not feel that it is necessary to vaccinate for Corona Virus. Most Boarding Kennels and Obedience Trainers require dogs to be vaccinated for Kennel Cough. This is initially done with a series of two vaccinations one month apart then boostered annually for those dogs who board.
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