To prevent spread of infectious diseases, we require that all animals be up to date on vaccines prior to being admitted to the hospital for boarding, surgery or medical treatment.

Without proof of current vaccinations, animals will be vaccinated at the owner’s expense.

Canine Vaccinations
1.DHLPP:

• Distemper-a severe, highly contagious disease that may cause pneumonia, vomiting and diarrhea, seizures, and/or blindness.

• Hepatitis- Early symptoms of this virus include fever and enlarged lymph nodes; the end result is liver damage.

• Leptospira-a bacterial infection that causes sudden liver and kidney failure and bleeding problems. This disease is easily spread to other pets and to humans.

• Parainfluenza-a mild respiratory infection in otherwise healthy dogs that can be severe in puppies or debilitated dogs.

• Parvovirus-a virus that causes severe dehydrating vomiting and bloody diarrhea in dogs of various ages and is particularly dangerous for puppies.

2. Bordatella (Kennel Cough): a highly infectious dry, hacking cough that is transmitted through sneezing and coughing.

3. Rabies: a virus that attacks the brain and central nervous system and is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal.

4. Yearly heartworm exam: Transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, this parasite leads to congestive heart failure and death. Giving preventative medication year-round can prevent heartworm disease.

5. Yearly fecal exam: to check for various intestinal parasites that may cause weight loss, dehydration, diarrhea, and anemia. Intestinal parasites can be spread to other pets and also to humans.

6. Lyme disease vaccination: Although not required for admission to the hospital, we also recommend this vaccine. Transmitted through the bite of a tick, this bacteria causes fever, joint swelling and arthritis, and sometimes kidney failure.

Feline Vaccinations
1. FVRCP (feline infectious respiratory disease complex):

• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (Herpes virus): This virus causes sneezing, drooling, loss of appetite, fever, and eye inflammation.

• Calicivirus: This virus causes signs similar to Rhinotracheitis, but calicivirus-infected cats may also have ulcers on the tongue.

• Pneumonitis: caused by the agent Chlamydia. Signs are similar to those mentioned above.

2. Rabies: same as for canines, a virus that attacks the brain and central nervous system and is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal.

3. Yearly fecal exams: to check for various intestinal parasites that may cause weight loss, dehydration, and diarrhea. Intestinal parasites can be spread to other pets and also to humans.

Although not required for admission to the hospital, we also recommend the following:

4. Feline leukemia: This immunosuppressive virus is transmitted through direct contact and may remain dormant for a long period of time before symptoms occur. Cats infected with feline leukemia are highly susceptible to bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections and also to certain types of cancer. This is recommended only for outdoor cats.

5. Year-round heartworm preventative: Once thought to be only a dog disease, heartworms are now being found in cats as well. Diagnosis of heartworms in cats can be costly and difficult, and because there is no treatment available, we recommend giving monthly heartworm preventio to prevent the disease.