Small Animal Vaccinations and Pet Travel

What is a core vaccine?

vaccines which ALL dogs and cats, regardless of circumstances or geographical location, should receive

What is a non-core vaccine?

vaccines that are required by only those animals whose geographical location, local environment or lifestyle places them at risk of contracting specific infections

What are the core vaccines for dogs in the UK?

Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Leptospirosis.

What are the core vaccines for cats in the UK?

Feline calicivirus, Feline herpesvirus, Feline panleucopenia, Feline leukaemia virus.

What are the non-core vaccines for dogs in the UK?

Parainfluenza, rabies, herpes, Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough).

What are the non-core vaccines for cats in the UK?

Rabies.

Describe the brief aetiology of canine distemper virus

Viral disease causing respiratory and neuro signs.

can lead to hyperkeratosis (hard pad)

Describe the brief aetiology of canine hepatitis

Caused by Adenovirus, CAV-1.

Causes hepatic disease due to viral replication in the liver.

Describe the brief aetiology of canine parvovirus

Extremely infectious viral disease affecting rapidly dividing cells (GIT + bone marrow).

haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome with leucopenia

Describe the brief aetiology of leptospirosis

Caused by a bacteria that causes acute kidney injury and hepatic disease.

ZOONOTIC

Describe the brief aetiology of Bordatella bronchiseptica

Causes infectious respiratory infection. Delivered as a live vaccine (do not give to dogs with immunocompromised owners).

(kennel cough)

Describe the brief aetiology of feline calicivirus

Viral disease causing signs such as oral ulceration, gingival-stomatitis. Commonly isolated with "cat flu".

Describe the brief aetiology of feline herpes virus

Viral disease causing corneal ulceration, keratitis. Can be persistently infected with flares. Commonly isolated with "cat flu".

Describe the brief aetiology of feline panleucopenia

Extremely infectious viral disease that has a high mortality rate in affected kittens.

Describe the brief aetiology of feline leukaemia virus

Retroviral disease causing immunosuppression, anaemia, neoplasia.

What components does the kennel cough vaccine contain?

Bordatella bronchiseptica, Canine parainfluenza virus

Why aren't 2nd vaccines given before 10 weeks old?

As at around 10wk/o the maternally derived antibodies (MDAs) begin to decline in the young animal. This means that they would be vulnerable around 10wk/o so it is best giving the 2nd vaccine shortly after this age.

What are the requirements for a dog, cat or ferret to travel in the EU?

-Microchip

-Rabies vaccine (must be over 12wk/o)

-21 days later travel is possible with a animal health certificate issued by a vet

What countries require tapeworm treatment (praziquantel) 24-120 hours prior to travel in the EU?

Malta, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Northern Ireland.

How many pets and owners are on the animal health certificate (AHC)?

5 pets to 1 owner max.