Sample Vacinnation Schedule

     The following in an example of a typical vaccination schedule. Your vet will advise you on the schedule he or she prefers. It is important to keep a record of the puppy’s vaccinations, worminings, etc., because you will need to provide that information to others at various times and it prevents you from forgetting when the puppy’s next shots are due.

Distemper:
Highly contagious viral disease which is found wherever dogs are found. It affects the dog's respiratory and nervous system and is often fatal. Primary vaccination should begin at 6-12 weeks of age since dogs often contract the disease at an early age.

Parvovirus (CPV):
Contagious viral disease usually causes gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhea and vomiting in dogs of all ages but is especially deadly in puppies. .

Coronavirus (CCV):
Highly contagious and can weaken dogs by causing severe diarrhea and vomiting. The disease is sometimes confused with parvovirus. The two diseases may occur simultaneously in which case symptoms are more severe.

Parainfluenza:
This viral respiratory disease is often partly responsible for “kennel cough” in dogs. Infection can be severe in young puppies.

Adenovirus Type 1 and Type 2:
This infection causes infectious hepatitis which may lead to severe kidney damage. Type 2 can be a complicating factor in kennel cough.

Leptospirosis:
A bacterial disease carried by many wild animals. A dog can contract the disease from infected animals or by drinking contaminated water. Yearly vaccination limits your dog’s chances of acquiring this disease.

Bordetella:
Frequently involved in kennel cough complex, this bacterial infection may occur simultaneously with distemper, adenovirus type 2 infection, parainfluenza and other respiratory infections.

Canine Borreliosis (Lyme Disease):
An infection caused by a bacteria which is spread primarily by the painless bite of an infected tick. Symptoms of Lyme Disease in the dog include fever, lethargy, muscle stiffness, depression and lack of appetite. In more severe cases, lameness occurs as a result of severe muscular or arthritic joint pain.

Rabies:
Of all animal diseases, rabies is the most feared. The rabies virus attacks the brain and is always fatal. Most pets are exposed to rabies by bites from wild animals, particularly skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes. The disease can be transmitted to humans through the bite or scratch of an infected pet. Vaccination of all dogs is the most effective means of control and is usually mandatory and subject to laws and regulations of the municipality or state of residence of the dog.