Canine

• Canine Parvovirus

• Immunization of Dogs

• Is Your Dog Overweight?

• Puppy Health

Feline

• Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS)

• FeLV and FIV Infection

• Immunization of Cats

• Kitten Health

New Pets

• Crate Training

• Deworming Your Pet

• Solving Chewing & Digging Problems

• SPAY/NEUTER FACTS

• Which Pet Food Is Best For My Pet?

Arizona Considerations

• Fleas and Ticks

• Heartworm in Arizona?

• Kennel Cough

• Rattlesnakes

• The Menaces of Summer

• Valley Fever

• Valley Fever Treatment

Common to Cats and Dogs

• Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)

• Senior Pet Care

• Skin Problems

• The Normal Heart and Heart Disease

• Acute Moist Dermatitis

• Blood Testing

• Cosequin and Rimadyl

• Dental Care

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Epilepsy

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypothyroidism

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Juvenile Bone Disease

• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca( KCS)

• Kidney Disease

• Lameness

Miscellanous

• Pet Tips for the Holidays

• The Veterinary Profession

• Traveling With Your Pet

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Vaccination is the single most important investment that you can make in your adult dog's future good health. The following are diseases for which we routinely vaccinate:

• Canine Distemper Virus: Distemper is a severe viral disease that affects many of your dogs organ systems. This disease can cause severe permanent brain damage and many other clinical problems including vomiting, diarrhea and severe secondary infections. Distemper is caused by an airborne virus. Although dogs six weeks to six months old are most susceptible, adult dogs are also affected. Treatment for advanced stages of the disease is usually not effective.
• Infectious Canine Hepatitis: Hepatitis in dogs is caused by Canine Adenovirus (CAV). Infectious hepatitis causes severe liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea and death. Treatment requires intensive nursing care which includes hospitalization and IV fluids. The virus is spread from dog to dog via coughs and sneezing.
• Parainfluenza Virus: The parainfluenza virus is part of a very complex and contagious disease called Infectious Tracheobronchitis or "Kennel Cough". This disease is usually not serious, but can lead to a chronic and persistent cough.
• Canine Parvovirus: Canine Parvovirus causes a very severe gastroenteritis that is highly contagious and can cause severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Parvo is most often seen in dogs between six weeks and six months old, but dogs of all ages are affected. The disease is difficult and expensive to treat and usually fatal without treatment.
• Coronavirus: Coronavirus also causes a severe viral gastroenteritis with clinical signs similar to those of Parvovirus. It often occurs in conjunction with Parvovirus and complicates treatment and outcome.
• Rabies Virus: Rabies virus also infects humans and is fatal to humans. Rabies virus is 100% fatal to dogs as there is no treatment. Tucson has a relatively high incidence of rabies virus in its wildlife, especially bats. You are required by law to have your dog vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian. A puppy should have its first rabies vaccine at four months of age. Your puppy's first rabies shot is good for one year, and all following are good for three years.
• Bordetella Bronchiseptica: Bordetella is the most common bacterial cause of a complicated disease called infectious tracheobronchitis or "Kennel Cough". While this disease is not usually serious, it can lead to a chronic and severe cough. Bordetella is spread from dog to dog by coughing and sneezing. The vaccination is unusual in that it is intranasal rather than injectable. It provides good and rapid protection.

All dogs should have Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo and Corona vaccination (DA2PP-Corona) as well as Bordetella every year. All dogs need a Rabies vaccine every three years (after the puppy and one year rabies vaccination).