canine vaccinations and protocols

core vaccines

DA2PP and Rabies

Non-core vaccines

leptospirosis, Bordetella, Influenza, lymes

what does the DA2PP vaccine cover

Distemper, Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus

where is DA2PP given

SQ right shoulder

how many vaccines are in the initial series for puppies under 16 weeks for DA2PP

at least 3

how many vaccines are in the initial series for dogs over 16 weeks for DA2PP

2 vaccines

how long is the booster for DA2PP good for after initial series

1 year

how long are subsequent boosters for DA2PP good for

every 3 years

canine distemper virus is most contagious for what age

young dogs age 3-6 months

transmission for canine distemper

aerosol

pattern of clinical signs for canine distemper

respiratory signs --> GI signs --> Neurologic signs

diagnosis of canine distemper virus

leukopenia and preforming CSF tap

treatment for canine distemper

supportive with often poor prognosis

what does canine parvo impact

massive enteritis (inflammation of the intestines)

where is canine parvo most contagious

puppies under 8 months and unvacc adults

transmission of canine parvo

fecal - oral and fomites

how long can parvo survive in environment

more then 7 months very hardy

clinical signs of parvo

anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea

diagnosis of parvo

ELISA test on feces and CBC with leukopenia

treatment for parvo

supportive care with ensuring to keep up nutritional support to keep energy levels up and ISOLATION

once a dog has parvo, what is the "cool" thing about it

the dog has immunity for life

rabies vaccine is given to puppies when

12-16 weeks of age

after first initial dose of rabies how long until booster

1 year

after 1 year booster how good are subsequent boosters for

every 3 years

where is rabies given

SQ Right Hip

major concern with rabies

any warm-blooded animal of all ages can get

is rabies zoonotic

YES

rabies transmission

bite introducing saliva

3 forms of rabies

prodromal, paralytic, furious

most common rabies form seen in dogs

paralytic

diagnosis of rabies

IFA of brain/nervous tissue

treatment for rabies

none fatal

how long are quarantine status for rabies

10 days for humans and vaccinated dogs and 6 months for unvaccinated

is lepto combines with distemper

yes DHLPP

when can lepto be given

puppies at least 9 weeks

does lepto need a booster

yes 2-4 after inital vaccine

how long is lepto good for

only 1 year

how many serovars does lepto cover

only 4/7

where should lepto be given

SQ L shoulder

what does lepto effect

kidney and liver

is lepto zoonotic

YES

tramsission of lepto

contaminated water source or urine

clinical signs of lepto

lethargy vomiting and lcterus (jaundice)

diagnosis of lepto

neutrophilia and anemia with increased kidney values and increases liver enzymes and PCR

treatment for lepto

Doxycycline for 2 weeks with +/- IV fluid and Isolation

when can Bordetella be given

puppies at least 9 weeks

2 types of bordetella vaccine

oral and SQ

how long is bordetella good for

1 year must booster annually

what does bordetella cover

"kennel cough"

canine Respiratory Disease Complex

transmission of kennel cough

animal to animal contact, aerosols and fomites

signs of kennel cough

non-productive cough and nasal discharge

diagnosis of kennel cough

bacterial culture of nasal or oropharyngeal and history of exposure

kennel cough treatment

doxycycline for 2 weeks

lymes vaccine can be given when

puppies over 9 weeks of age

when can booster be given after inital vaccine

2-4 weeks

how long is lymes good for after booster

one year

lymes transmission

deer tick bite

lymes clinical signs

lymes arthritis

- switching leg lameness with fever

lymes nephropathy

- renal failure and dehydration

- thrombombolism

- edema

diagnosis for lymes

SNAP - 4Dx

treatment for lymes

Doxycycline for 4 weeks

do all dogs show lymes symptoms

no 95% positive do not show

when should puppies be dewormed

2,4,6, and 8 weeks

what does negative fecal mean

the dog is not shedding right now

most effective way to find parasites in dog feces

performing a fecal PCR

3 most common intestinal parasites

Roundworms, Hookworms, and Whipworms

what parasites are zoonotic

roundworms and hookworms

treatment for these common parasites

pyrantel, panacur and many more common dewormer

roundworm tramsission

fecal-oral and transplacental

clinical signs of roundworms

usually none +/- diarrhea and failure to gain weight

hookworm tramsission

fecal-oral and transplacental

clinical signs of hookworms

weight loss, diarrhea and anemia

whipworm tramsission

fecal-oral

whipworm clinical signs

usually none +/- diarrhea