[2015] Kristyn Nettleton: Canine Vaccinations

How are vaccines given?

Canine Vaccinations

What is a Vaccine?

Core Vaccines

Non-Core Vaccines

Adenovirus

-A vaccination is the safest method in protecting a dog against diseases (Heayns and Baugh). -Vaccines help to provide the immunity an animal needs to stay healthy. -It works by introducing a disrupted and harmless version of the pathogen into the body (Burns and Renda-Francis, pg. 72). -After the insertion of the pathogen the body will then build anitbodies against the germ. -Not only do vaccines protect the animal, it also helps to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases.-Not all animals respond the same way to vaccines.

+Subcutaneous (SQ)+Intramuscular (IM)+Intranasal (IN)+Oral (uncommon)+Intradermal (ID)

Forms of Vaccines

-This is an airborne virus.-Distemper is not zoonotic.-It affects the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system and central nervous system (Banfield Pet Hospital).-Start the vaccine at 6 weeks.-Symptoms consist of high fever, runny eyes and nose, deep cough, and loss of appetite.

-One of the oldest known infectious diseases.-It attacks the central nervous system.-Either a one or three year vaccine is given.-A certificate and a rabies tag are required. -Rabies is a killed vaccine.-Rabies is a zoonotic disease.-Other wildlife animals also can be affected.

-Adenovirus is also known as Infectious Canine Hepatitis. -CAV1 is associated with the liver, eyes, kidneys and respiratory system (Canine Viral). -CAV2 is implicated only in respiratory disease. -Dogs of all ages can be affected, but mainly 3 to 9 months.

Parvovirus

Distemper

Rabies

ParainfluenzaInfluenzaLeptospirosisBordetellaBorrelia bacteria

-Transmitted through oral contact with infected feces and contaminated water.-Can affect any aged dog.-Start vaccines at 6 weeks of age.-This virus attacks the diving cells in the body. -Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, decreased activity and appetite ("Canine Parvovirus").

Multi-dose: always withdraw the same amount from the vial. Single-dose: always withdraw entire content. Single-dose with powder: always withdraw entire liquid content and then withdraw into powder vial and mix. Modified live: similar to natural exposure and is stored in powdered form then mixed with a diluent. Killed: liquid with killed microorganisms that requires an adjuvant