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- 8 weeks: DHCP+P (Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, Letospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Coronavirus)
- 12 weeks: DHCP+P Booster and Bordetella
- 16 weeks: DHP+PC Booster and Rabies
- DHLP+P yearly thereafter
- Bordettela: yearly
- Rabies: 2 years in a row and then every 3 years.
Suckling puppies acquire a temporary immunity to
distemper through mother's milk, only if the mother
herself is immune, and only if the puppies get some
of the first milk immediately after birth. The duration
of this immunity is variable, from several weeks to a
couple of months, and possibly longer. Vaccination
usually is started at about 7 to 8 weeks of age, as
this represents a reasonably safe average age of
susceptibility to immunization.
Caused by a virus. A very prevalent and serious
disease producing multiple symptoms with likelihood
of destructive complications involving nerve damage.
Another highly fatal disease caused by an entirely
different virus not related to human hepatitis.
Although it affects the liver, it frequently resembles
distemper.
A transmissible upper respiratory infection of dogs
which is characterized by coughing and gagging.
Also know as tracheobronchitis.
A viral disease that causes an intestinal illness
characterized by vomiting, diarrhea and possibly
death. It is extremely contagious and it affects dogs
of all ages, but puppies are especially susceptible.
Almost always necessary with puppies as they are often infected in utero.Bring a stool sample to determine infection.
We recommend deworming for roundworms with Strongid and can advise you of the dosage and best schedule.
For Adult dogs we recommend deworming with Drontal, which is effective against roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms and whipworms.
Heartworms are parasites which are found primarily
in the heart and major blood vessels of infected
dogs. These parasites can cause symptoms of
excessive fatigue, coughing, and in some advanced
cases, fluid collection in the limbs and abdomen.
Heartworms are transmitted through the bite of
infective mosquitoes. Fortunately, heartworm disease
is not endemic to Vancouver Island, but is present in the Okanagan and many
other parts of Canada and the United States. If you are travelling with
your pets during mosquito season, consult with us as to whether they require
Heartworm prevention.
HEARTWORM PREVENTION
Heartworm disease can be prevented with
medication monthly by mouth.
The preventative medication is available as a
tablet or chewable wafer.
External parasites that infest cats include a variety of
small to microscopic insects and arachnids that
derive their nutrients from the cat's blood, tissue fluids, or
skin cells. Fleas, ticks, lice, fly larvae and
mites are external parasites that can be source of much irritation
to a cat. External parasites cause the most common skin disorders of cats and
help transmit other diseases Common signs of external parasitism include
intense itching, red crusty lesions or scaly skin or hair loss. Your
veterinarian can provide effective treatments and control methods for most
feline external parasites.
Fleas, the most common external parasite of cats, are wingless, brownish insects that are powerful jumpers. Although fleas are small, they are visible to the naked eye. Adult fleas suck blood from the cat, so a heavy infestation can cause anemia, especially in young kittens. A condition called flea-bite hypersensitivity, the most common allergic skin disease of cats, affects individuals that are allergic to the flea's saliva.
There are many safe and effective flea-control products
currently available on the market, but the
most
effective flea control strategies require simultaneous treatment of both the cat
and its
environment. Make sure that any
insecticides used are safe for use on cats, because many flea products
formulated for dogs can be very toxic to cats. Some insecticidal products cannot
be used on kittens less than two to three months of age. Also, it's
best
not to use insecticides from the same class
(e.g. organophosphates) in different forms on the cat or in the environment for
fear of cumulative toxic effects.
We recommend year round flea prevention with Program, Advantage, or the Ovicollar. Our climate is very friendly to fleas and we would definitely be in the running for "The Flea Capital of the World". These products all work differently - Consult with us as to which one is the best for your pet.
