Essential Dog & Cat Vaccinations

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Vaccinations protect your pet from serious diseases and bacteria. Here are seven of the most trusted vaccinations,

and how they protect your pet.

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Vaccines for Dogs

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• Distemper vaccine (DHPP) - Protects against four diseases: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus.

• Rabies - Rabies virus is fatal and can be spread to humans. Most states require this by law.

• Leptospirosis - This bacterial infection is most prevalent in moist climates where dogs may encounter standing or slow-moving water.

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• Bordetella (“Canine Cough”) - A vaccination for Bordetella, an upper respiratory infection, is often required by boarding facilities.

• Lyme Disease - Lyme disease is a common tick-transmitted disease. Affected dogs may exhibit recurrent lameness due to joint inflammation, as well as a lack of appetite and depression.

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• Canine Influenza - This extremely infections disease primarily infects the respiratory system, producing coughing, sneezing, fever, and other symptoms.

• Corona Virus - This virus infects the intestinal tract and is very common in the southern United States.

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Vaccines for Cats

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• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP) - This combination vaccine protects against distemper and highly contagious respiratory viruses.

• Rabies - Rabies virus is fatal and can be spread to humans.

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• Chlamydia - Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that causes severe conjunctivitis.

• Feline Leukemia (Felv) - Feline leukemia virus adversely affects the cat’s body in many ways. It is the most common cause of cancer in cats, it may cause various blood disorders, and it may lead to a state of immune deficiency that hinders the cat’s ability to protect itself against other infections.

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• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - FIV is a viral infection transmitted among cats through close contact.

• Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP) - Most commonly seen in catteries and feral colonies, FIP is almost always fatal. Most house cats do not have a significant risk of contracting this disease.

• Bordetella - A vaccination for Bordetella, and upper respiratory infection, if often required by boarding facilities.

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References

• http://www.petplan.com.au/pet_products_insurance/dog-insurance • http://vetnetwork.com/img/portfolio/infographics/infographic_vaccinations.jpg • http://www.petplan.com.au/pet_products_insurance/cat-insurance

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