Canine vaccine protocol

Question 1

What is rabies?

Answer 1

It is a fatal viral disease that attacks the CNS. It can be contracted by all warm blooded animals.

Question 2

RVH Rabies protocol?

Answer 2

Dogs get first rabies shot at 12-16 weeks old and then second booster one year later. RVH recommends dogs get rabies undated every 2 years. The state of NJ allows 3 years.

Question 3

What does DHP stand for?

Answer 3

Distemper, hepatitis, parvo

Question 4

What is Distemper?

Answer 4

Distemper is a viral disease that is very contagious and causes an array of symptoms which include; upper respiratory problems, digestive tract, neurological problems, integumentary problems. Initial symptoms are fever, ocular and nasal discharge, anorexia, blindness. Can cause death if not treated.

Question 5

What is hepatitis?

Answer 5

Hep is a viral infection that causes severe liver damage, seizure, coma, and death.

Question 6

What is Parvo?

Answer 6

HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS! Attacks rapidly dividing cells such as immune system, lining of the intestines, and bone marrow. Usually affects puppies and adolescent dogs.

Question 7

What are the symptoms of parvo?

Answer 7

Severe vomiting and severe diarrhea that lead to dehydration. This also suppresses puppies immune system which allows other infections to occur. Can cause death if not treated.

Question 8

RVH vaccine protocol for DHP?

Answer 8

DHP vaccine is started in puppies 6-8 weeks old and then administered every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks old. Rebooster is given one year after last puppy series. It is every 3 years for life. If dog had parvo/distemper vaccine is given more frequently depending on titers.

Question 9

What is bordetella?

Answer 9

Bacterial infection that effects the upper respiratory system. Common name is kennel cough. Can progress to pneumonia is young and old dogs.

Question 10

What vaccine is bundled with intranasal bordetella?

Answer 10

Parainfluenza

Question 11

What is the combonation Bordetella/Parainfluenza protocol?

Answer 11

Usually started at 12 weeks and given with second distemper shot. The intranasal vaccine is revaccinated every 6 months for life.

Question 12

What is parainfluenza?

Answer 12

Viral disease that causes respiratory problems similar to bordetella. Can range from mild to severe URI and lower respiratory infections. Can cause pneumonia in puppies.

Question 13

What is Lyme disease?

Answer 13

Bacterial infection (borrelia burgdorferi) transmitted through tick bites. Usually deer ticks. Causes arthritis, kidney disease, swelling, flu like symptoms, as well as damage to heart , liver, and nervous system.

Question 14

RVH Lyme disease protocol?

Answer 14

Lyme vaccine is given at 20 weeks of age and is a series of 2 vaccines. They are given 3-4 weeks apart. Re-vaccination can vary. Usually 1 year for rest of life. If exposure rate is high owners can discuss more frequent revac with vet

Question 15

What is always given with Lyme vaccine?

Answer 15

Benedryl.

Question 16

Why benedry?

Answer 16

It decreases the likelihood of a reaction from the vaccine.

Question 17

What is leptospirosis?

Answer 17

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can infect all mammals. It causes liver/kidney failure and animals can die even if they receive treatment.

Question 18

How is Leptospirosis transmitted?

Answer 18

Infection spreads from bodies of water infected with the urine of an animal that is infected. Bacteria can enter through cuts on the skin and quickly spreads to the bloodstream.

Question 19

What are the symptoms of leptospirosis?

Answer 19

Symptoms include fever, limping, diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy.

Question 20

RVH vaccine protocol for Leptospirosis

Answer 20

Similar to Lyme, vaccine is started at 20 weeks of age and reboostered 3-4 weeks later. Revaccination should be every year after. If dog has had lepto in the past titer tests can be done to see if dog can receive vaccine.

Question 21

What is an exception for lyme and lepto vaccine?

Answer 21

Larger breed dogs can start these vaccines earlier if DVM agrees.

Question 22

What is given before lepto vaccine?

Answer 22

benedryl

Question 23

What is vaccine protocol for canine influenza vaccine?

Answer 23

Can be started at 12 weeks then next vaccine is given 3-4 weeks later. Revaccination is every year.

Question 24

What vaccines can be given together?

Answer 24

1- Rabies, intranasal bordetella, CIV
2- DHP, Intra-bord, CIV
3- intranasal bord can go with all vaccines

Question 25

Can lepto or lyme be given at the same time?

Answer 25

No, they are given seperate.