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Core Vaccines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rabies | Virus that affects the central nervous system. Passed through saliva (often bites). Fatal. ZOONOTIC |
| Distemper | Virus that attacks multiple body systems. Usually starts with respiratory system, then GI, and last the central nervous system. Often fatal. Passed by direct contact and/or airborne |
| Hepatitis (Adenovirus) | Viral disease causing disease of the liver. Spread by body fluids. Severity depends on strain |
| Parvovirus | Intestinal virus characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, especially seen and fatal in puppies. Passed through feces. |
| Leptospirosis | Bacterial infection. Spread by contaminated (often wild) animal’s urine which in turn contaminates soil and water. Symptoms and severity range (CAN be fatal). Treated with antibiotics. |
| Bordetella | Bacteria associated with respiratory disease often called “kennel cough.” HIGHLY contagious through direct or indirect contact. Disease usually presents mildly. If treatment needed antibiotics are given. |
| Lyme | Bacterial illness transmitted from deer ticks. Causes inflammation and in joints and general malaise. Treated with antibiotics but can be recurrent. |
| What is Lymphoma? | Cancerous proliferation of Lymphocytes |
| Cause: | Unknown and affects all ages and breeds |
| Symptoms: | Enlarged, non-painful lymph nodes, loss of appetite, weight loss, lethargy, etc… |
| Diagnosis: | Biopsy |
| Treatment: | Chemotherapy, which is well tolerated in dogs and often achieve some level of remission, though relapse is common |
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