SA vaccine Flashcards
what are the types of vaccines?
modified live
killed
recombinant
what is a recombinant vaccine?
parts of a genetic sequence that encode immunogenic proteins is isolated
what are the core canine vaccines for the WSAVA?
distemper
parvovirus
hepatitis
what are the core canine vaccines for the BSAVA?
distemper
parvovirus
hepatitis
leptospirosis
what type of virus is canine distemper?
morbillivirus
what are the systems associated with clinical signs of canine distemper?
respiratory, alimentary, oculi-nasal, neurological, nose/footpad (hyperkeratosis)
what is the route of infection of canine distemper virus?
inhalation
what virus causes canine hepatitis?
adenovirus-1
where does canine hepatitis replicate?
hepatocyte (jaundice and liver failure)
what are the clinical signs of canine hepatitis?
blue eyes, pyrexia, lethargy vomiting/diarrhoea, jaundice
where does canine parvovirus replicate?
rapidly dividing cells (intestinal crypts, bone marrow…)
what abnormalities are seen on haematology of a dog with parvovirus?
neutropenia, lymphopenia
what are some possible non-core vaccine for dogs?
parainfluenza
kennel cough complex
herpes
rabies
what dogs is herpes vaccine licensed for use on?
pregnant bitches (1 week after mating and before parturition)
what are the clinical signs of leptospirosis?
jaundice, haemorrhagic syndrome, uraemic syndrome
what are the two types of leptospirosis vaccine?
lepto-2 (2 strains)
lepto-4 (4 strains)
how often does a dog need a leptospirosis booster?
annually (killed vaccine)
what is the interval between the first two doses of lepto-2?
2-4 weeks apart (earlier than lepto-4)
how long is the interval between the two doses of lepto-4?
4 weeks
what vaccine is parainfluenza a major part of in canine vaccines?
kennel cough complex
what are the two components of the kennel cough complex?
canine parainfluenza virus
Bordatella bronchiseptica
what is a warning clients should be aware of when you give a kennel cough vaccine?
ensure immunocompromised individuals avoid contact with the dog for up to six weeks
what is the schedule for the core vaccines?
distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus (DHP) at 6-8 weeks then 2-4 weeks later and a booster at 1 year old
what is the schedule for leptospirosis and canine parainfluenza vaccination in dogs?
first dose at 8 weeks then 2-4 weeks later and annually
what is the schedule for kennel cough vaccination in dogs?
8 weeks and then annually
what are the core vaccines of cats?
feline panleukopenia virus
feline herpesvirus
feline calicivirus
what makes up the cat flu vaccine?
feline herpesvirus
feline calicivirus
what are the non-core feline vaccines?
feline leukaemia
rabies
what are the clinical signs of feline calicivirus?
gingivitis/stomatitis
lingual ulcers
transient limp
what are the clinical signs of feline herpesvirus?
corneal ulceration
chemosis
punctate keratitis
what cells does feline panleucopenia virus target?
rapidly dividing cells (bone marrow, crypts, foetus)
what type of virus is feline leukaemia virus?
retrovirus
what is the primary route of infection of feline leukaemia virus?
saliva (fighting and food bowls)
what age are the first two vaccinations carried out in cats?
9 and 12 weeks
what is the restart protocol for dog vaccination?
DHPPi and L4
L4 4 weeks later
what is the rule for identifying feline injection site sarcomas?
3-2-1
mass present 3 months or more after injection
more than 2cm mass after vaccine
mass that increases in size 1 month after vaccine
what is required for an animal health certificate?
microchip
rabies vaccine
supporting documentation
(tapeworm treatment)
how long after issuing the animal health certificate can an animal travel?
up to 10 days
how long does an animal health certificate last for?
4 months
