Requirements
necessary a bath will be given at the owners expense.
Emergency information:  Please be prepared to give the  
receptionist a telephone number where we can reach you
while your pet is with us.
Vaccinations:  Vaccination certificates are required at
the time of entry. All vaccines must be current.
Dogs: Rabies, DHLPP-C, and Bordetella.
Cats:  Rabies and FVRCP
Vaccinations for Dogs
RABIES
particularly skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. The disease can be
transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected pet. Rabies can
While there is no cure for rabies, it can be prevented with
vaccinations for the disease.
DHLPP-C: Canine Distemper, Canine Infectious Hepatitis,
Leptospirosis, Para Influenza, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus
CANINE DISTEMPER
Distemper is a serious viral disease affecting primarily young, non-vaccinated dogs.
Clinical signs may include a yellowish or greenish discharge from the eyes or nose,
coughing, difficulty breathing, increased body temperature, weight loss, vomiting, etc.),
and hardening of the foot pads.
Prevention of this disease is extremely important, as distemper is often fatal. Even if
disease.

Hepatitis is a viral disease that is most common in young, non-vaccinated dogs (9-12
nose or eyes, coughing) or evidence of liver and/or kidney disease (jaundice, loss of
appetite, vomiting, change in drinking and urinating behavior). Occasionally, an affected
dog develops a "blue eye" (corneal edema).
Hepatitis is spread by contact with urine from an infected dog. Prevention by not
contagious to people.
PARA INFLUENZA
Para Influenza is a transmissible upper respiratory infection of dogs which is usually
mild but can be serious in young puppies. The group highest at risk for this disease are
dogs in crowded and stressful conditions, such as kennels, shelters or dog shows.
CANINE PARVOVIRUS
Parvovirus is a serious disease affecting primarily young dogs (6 weeks to 6 months of
age) although any age can be affected. Parvovirus is a hardy virus, able to withstand
extreme temperature changes, and exposure to most disinfectants. Dogs contract
Parvovirus through exposure to infected dogs or infected stools.
appetite, become lethargic and show evidence of vomiting, diarrhea or both. The
develop fevers. Left untreated, Parvovirus can be fatal.
CANINE KENNEL COUGH (also known as Bordetella)
appetite and difficulty breathing.

through sneezing, coughing and contact with infected
nasal secretions. Kennel cough is most commonly
transmitted when dogs are put in close proximity to
Kennel cough is highly contagious and is spread one
another, for example, at dog shows, in kennels, etc.
In most cases, kennel cough lasts 7 to 10 days and
dogs recover fully from it. In some cases,
antibiotics are necessary.
Vaccinations for Cats
RABIES
Rabies is a serious virus that attacks the brain and is
through the bite of an infected pet. Rabies can affect
always fatal. Most pets are exposed to rabies by bites
and foxes. The disease can be transmitted to humans
through the bite of an infected pet. Rabies can affect
all non-vaccinated warm-blooded animals, including
humans. While there is no cure for rabies, it can be
prevented with vaccinations for the disease.
FVRCP: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis,
Calicivirus, Panleukopenia
in susceptible animals.

eyes. Infested cats do not want to eat or drink because the nostrils are plugged and the throat
is sore. Dehydration and weight loss are common.

The disease is debilitating and chronic. Many cats require hospitalization, intravenous fluids and
intensive care to help them get over the infection. Antibiotics are given to treat secondary
bacterial infections. Some cats suffer permanent damage to the eyes and the respiratory
system. Fortunately, the vaccine is an effective preventive agent.


CALICIVIRUS
There are several strains of caliciviruses that affect the cat. They can cause a range of
diseases, from a mild almost asymptomatic infection, to life-threatening pneumonia. Most cases
show only evidence of problems in the mouth, nasal passages and the conjunctiva (mucus
membranes) of the eyes.

Early signs are loss of appetite, elevated temperature and lethargy. Later, sneezing, oral ulcers
and discharge from the eyes are seen. The course of the disease in uncomplicated cases is
short, and recovery may be expected in seven to ten days. Some of the more virulent strains
can cause severe symptoms. They may cause rapid death in young kittens and older cats.

The disease is transmitted by direct contact with an infected cat or object (bowl, cage, brush,
blanket, etc.) that harbors the virus. The virus can survive eight to ten days in the
environment. Carrier cats can pass the virus into the environment for up to one year.

PANLEUKOPENIA
Panleukopenia (also known as feline distemper and infectious feline enteritis) is a highly
contagious disease characterized by a short course and high mortality rate. The disease is
caused by a parvovirus similar to the parvovirus seen in dogs. It is very resistant and may
remain infectious in the environment for up to a year.

The disease is most severe in young kittens, but can affect cats of all ages. The first symptom
is loss of appetite, followed by vomiting and diarrhea. A blood count usually shows a lowered
number of white blood cells, a fact which helps in diagnosing the infection.

Infected cats usually must be hospitalized with intensive treatment such as intravenous fluids,
antibiotic and supportive care. Mortality rate may reach 90% in young kittens under six months,
and may approach 50% in older animals. The vaccine is very effective in preventing the disease.
Distemper is a highly contagious disease. All body excretions and secretions (discharges
from the eyes or nose, vomit, diarrhea, urine) may carry the infection. The virus can
also be carried by air currents, and on inanimate objects such as food bowls.
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