Husbandry Flashcards
First Veterinarian Appointment
between 6-8 weeks of age, physical exam and vaccines
Fully vaccinated
16-18 weeks after the last dose of distemper/parvo or adenovirus
For early disease prevention a dog should be examined by a vet
Examined by a vet at least once yearly
Core vaccines recommended for all dogs
Distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, rabies
Vaccine schedules
Distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, given every 3-4 weeks starting around 6-8 weeks of age until the puppy is 12-14 weeks of age. Then boostered at 1 year of age, then repeated every 3 years. Rabies is given once in the first year at 12 weeks of age or older followed by a booster at 1 year of age, then repeated every 1-3 years.
Additional non-core vaccines dependent on area of living
lyme disease, leptospirosis, bordatella, and parainfluenza.
Wolf dog hybrids do not get the same effectiveness as domestic dogs from what vaccine
Rabies
Gastrointestinal parasites
damage the gastrointestinal tract and impede the absorption of proper nutrients from the diet. Examples: roundworms and hookworms which can be transmitted to people.
External parasites
can cause disease, allergic reactions, or infections. Dog may become lame, febrile, or have organ dysfunction. Examples: Fleas and ticks
Disease prevention practices
vaccines, not allowing unvaccinated or unhealthy dogs in class. Keep training spaces free of hair, debris, fecal material, urine, and clean regularly with disinfectant. Solution of 1:30 bleach is effective against parvovirus.
Parvovirus
puppy that is depressed, vomiting, or diarrhea (may be severe and bloody). It is spread by direct contact between dogs as well as by contaminated stool, surfaces, bowls, collars, leashes, equipment, and the hands and clothing of people. It can also survive in the soil for years, making the virus hard to kill. Treating can be very expensive and many dogs die despite intensive treatment.
Tracheobronchitis
kennel cough, highly spreadable. Dogs do not get colds so any coughing should be assessed by a veterinarian. Can be accompanied by a snotty nose.
Canine distemper
Very contagious virus. Puppies and dogs usually become infected through virus particles in the air or in the respiratory secretions of infected dogs. Infected dogs typically develop runny eyes, fever, snotty nose, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and paralysis. It is often fatal.
Canine influenza
a relatively new disease in dogs. Because most dogs have not been exposed to the virus, their immune systems are not able to fully respond to the virus and many of them will become infected when they are exposed. Spread through respiratory secretions, contaminated objects (including surfaces, bowls, collars and leashes). The virus can survive for up to 48 hours on surfaces, up to 24 hours on clothing, and up to 12 hours on people’s hands. Dogs can be shedding the virus before they even show signs of illness, which means an apparently healthy dog can still infect other dogs. Signs include coughing, a fever and a snotty nose, which are the same signs observed when a dog has kennel cough.
Leptospirosis
caused by bacteria. The bacteria are shed in the urine of infected animals, and animals and people usually become infected by drinking contaminated water or coming into contact with contaminated soil or food. Dogs infected may develop fever, muscle weakness, vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and kidney or liver failure.
Rabies
any mammal can be infected. 100% fatal in animals once they start to show signs of disease. The virus is spread by saliva, either by a bite from an infected animal or by saliva contaminating a skin wound. In addition, any contact with wildlife (including bats) can introduce the risk of infection. Raccoons, skunks and other wild animals can carry the virus and may be present in areas where dogs gather.
Heartworms
spread by mosquitoes and can cause coughing, lethargy, difficulty breathing, heart disease and death.
Hydrocephalus
when excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain due to clogging of brain drains. Can be a congenital defect or from trauma, inflammation, or infection in the brain.
Epilepsy
brain disorder characterized by intermittent bursts of abnormal brain activity resulting in seizures. Seizures can be convulsions or loss of consciousness. Can produce sudden changes in behavior like sudden out of control aggression, salivation, or hallucinations (like fly biting).
