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Glossary
of Vaccinations/Tests
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Rabies Vaccination (Canine and Feline):
Rabies is always fatal (animals
and humans) when contracted! Since there is no cure, prevention
by vaccination is the only solution. Vaccination is extremely
important and required by law, as humans can contract rabies
easily from animal bites.
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DA2PPC Vaccination(Canine): Canine Distemper, Adenovirus/Hepatitis,
Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Corona virus. This vaccination
includes several viral agents important for the health of your
pet. It enables your pet to develop immunity against certain serious
and even fatal diseases. Pets may become infected by direct contact
with other animals or indirectly, when exposed to viruses and
bacteria carried in the air, soil or on clothing. Fortunately,
we can easily prevent most of these diseases using modern vaccines.
For this reason, even pets kept exclusively inside need to be
vaccinated. |
Bordetella Vaccination (Canine): This six-month vaccine protects
against an upper respiratory disease that is best described as
bronchitis and is more commonly known as kennel cough. While it
usually is not fatal it can cause great discomfort for dogs and
can be extremely annoying to the owner. |
Lyme Vaccination (Canine): Dogs that are involved in outdoor
sports, camping, hunting or hiking in wooded areas should be vaccinated
for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a serious and debilitating disease
that is spread by the bite of the common deer tick. |
FVRCP Vaccination (Feline): Feline Distemper (Panleukapenia),
Rhinotracheitis, and Calicivirus. This vaccine protects cats from
many common viruses that they are exposed to all of their lives.
These viruses can be brought into your home as a result of contact
with contaminated environments. |
Feline Leukemia Vaccination (Feline): This vaccine protects
cats from the number one cat virus in the Metroplex area. While
it is more common in outdoor cats, it is often seen in indoor
cats as well. Your cat is considered "at risk" for leukemia
if he or she spends ANY time outdoors, or is exposed to a cat
that goes outdoors. Yearly boosters provide the best prevention
program. |
Intestinal Parasite Test (Canine and Feline): Since some
internal parasites can infect people, yearly stool tests protect
both your pet and your family. There are 12 common intestinal
parasites that your pet may be exposed to on a regular basis.
Pets put all sorts of things in their mouths so it is important
to check annually for parasites. The test is performed by examining
a small quantity of stool through a microscope flotation to identify
characteristic parasite eggs. |
Feline Leukemia/F.I.V. Test (Feline): This blood test is
highly recommended for kittens (or older cats if never previously
tested ) and determines if the kitten/cat is a carrier of the
virus. This virus can be transmitted in a variety of ways: 1)
transmission from mother to kitten at birth, 2) cat fights (saliva
entering a puncture wound, 3) sharing food or water bowls, or
4) cats grooming each other. |
