Rabies
How is rabies transmitted?
What are the diseases covered in this vaccine?
Distemper, Adenovirus, and Parvovirus
How are these diseases transmitted?
Through contact with an infected pet (typically at daycares, boarding facilities, grooming, dog parks, etc)
When do we recommend the lepto vaccine?
for pets that are commonly around wildlife or like to drink from standing water
How is lyme transmitted?
through the bite of an infected tick, most dz are transmitted in 12-24 hours
Is rabies Zoonotic?
YES!!!
Are any of the diseases covered by this vaccine zoonotic?
No :)
Are canine influenza and bordetella zoonotic?
No :)
Is lepto zoonotic?
YES!!
Is Lyme zoonotic?
No, you cannot get lyme disease from your pet :) BUT humans can get lyme disease from tick bites, which is why it is important to have pets on proper tick prevention so they don't bring ticks inside to you!
How is a pet tested for rabies?
They must be humanely euthanized and their brain tissue sent for examination.
Which disease is covered in a DAPP vaccine that is not covered in our DAP vaccine?
parainfluenza
How do the symptoms of kennel cough differ from those of canine influenza?
Both diseases can cause a cough, but CIV can also cause wheezing, fever, runny nose, eye discharge, and loss of appetite. Both can progress to pneumonia.
How is Lepto transmitted?
Shed in the urine of infected animals, it is transmitted when the bacteria comes in contact with mucous membranes
Which tick species carries lyme disease?
Black legged tick (aka Deer Tick)
What are the clinical signs of rabies?
In early infection NO SIGNS. Once the disease has progressed more: behavior changes, muscle spasms, seizures, lethargy, aggression, difficulty swallowing, sensitivity to light, sudden death
If an adult dog has never had a DAP vaccine before, how many should they get?
How are bordetella and canine influenza treated?
Bordetella- Cough tabs, antibiotics if severe
CIV- this is a viral disease, so tx is mostly supportive care
What are the clinical signs of lepto?
What are the clinical signs of lyme?
What is the incubation period for rabies? (Time from bite to symptoms?)
it varies WIDELY!!! typically 2–3 months, but can range from 1 week to 1 year
What are the clinical signs for each disease?
Distemper: respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous system symptoms
Adenovirus Type 1: liver damage (hepatitis), gastrointestinal symptoms
Adenovirus Type 2: respiratory symptoms
Parvovirus: Severe gastrointestinal symptoms
Which bacteria causes kennel cough?
Bordetella bronchiseptica
How many strains of lepto do our vaccines cover?
4
Which bacteria causes lyme disease?
Borrelia burgdorferi