Canine pt.2

When are the first dose of DA2LPP shot given

6-8 weeks

When does the second dose of DA2LPP shot given

10-12 weeks

When does the third dose of DA2LPP shot given

14-16 weeks

When are booster DA2LPP shots given to dogs after the first 3 doeses

booster at 1 year, then every 3 years

When is rabies vaccine given

3-4 months old

When are booster rabies shots given to dogs after the first shot

booster in 1 year, then every 1-3 years (based on local law)

What does DA2LPP stand for?

• Distemper

• Adenovirus-2 & Adenovirus-1

• Leptospirosis

• Parainfluenza

• Parvovirus

How does distemper spread

coughing, sneezing, blood

what are the signs of distemper in the GI track

vomiting and diarrhea

what are the signs of distemper on the skin

crusty nose/pad

what are the signs of distemper in the brain

circling, seizures, head tilt

what are the general signs of distemper

eye/nose discharge

How is distemper diagnosed

fever, multisystem signs, virus test

how is distemper treated

Only supportive care, there is no cure

How is hepatitis spread

contact with saliva, urine, or feces

What are the signs of canine hepatitis

• fever and low energy

• not eating

• running or cloudy eyes

• vomiting and diarrhea

• bleeding problems

• liver, kidney, or brain issues

How is canine hepatitis diagnosed

by fever, bleeding, lab tests

How is canine hepatitis treated

supportive care

what is used in vaccines to protect against hepatitis

CAV-2

What is leptospirosis caused by

bacteria called leptospira

How does lepto spread

contact with infected urine, bites, or eating infected tissue

what are the signs of lepto

• kidney failure (main sign)

• liver and pancreas problems

• vomiting and diarrhea

• can infect humans too

how is lepto diagnosed

urine or blood test

how is lepto treated

antibiotics + supportive care

How is canine parvovirus spread

through poop (oral or sniffing), lives in environment for months

what are the signs of parvo

• bloody diarrhea, vomiting

• weak immune system

• can affect heart in puppies

how is parvo diagnosed

symptoms + fecal test

How is parvo treated

isolation, supportive care

What is the survival rate of parvo

90% if treated early, death in 2-3 days if not

How does parainfluenza spread

highly contagious, airborne

what are the signs of parainfluenza

• coughing, sneezing

• Kennel cough (tracheobronchitis)

• pneumonia, can cause death

Is there a treatment for parainfluenza?

Supportive care, isolation, cough meds, sometimes antibiotics