Vaccinations- Prolong the life of your beloved pet with routine vaccinations
The vaccination programs at Bramalea Animal Hospital are designed to prevent disease and prolong the lives of your companion animals. Vaccinations are the best way to protect your pet against disease. Vaccines are highly effective at stimulating your pet’s immune system, thereby providing effective protection against serious infectious diseases.
Routine vaccinations for dogs include:
• Canine Distemper Virus
• Adenovirus
• Parvovirus
• Parainfluenza
• Rabies
• Bordetella
Optional vaccines for dogs, which are based on lifestyle, include Lyme disease and Leptospirosis.
Routine vaccinations for cats include:
• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
• Calicivirus
• Panleukopenia
• Rabies
An optional vaccine for cats, which is strongly recommended for outdoor animals, is Feline Leukemia.
During the course of your pet’s physical examination we often ask questions about his/her lifestyle to determine what risk factors for disease are present. We are pleased to include in your visit a custom vaccine protocol ensuring that your pet receives only those vaccines that will best suit their individual profile and needs.
Routine vaccinations for dogs include:
• Canine Distemper Virus
• Adenovirus
• Parvovirus
• Parainfluenza
• Rabies
• Bordetella
Optional vaccines for dogs, which are based on lifestyle, include Lyme disease and Leptospirosis.
Routine vaccinations for cats include:
• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
• Calicivirus
• Panleukopenia
• Rabies
An optional vaccine for cats, which is strongly recommended for outdoor animals, is Feline Leukemia.
During the course of your pet’s physical examination we often ask questions about his/her lifestyle to determine what risk factors for disease are present. We are pleased to include in your visit a custom vaccine protocol ensuring that your pet receives only those vaccines that will best suit their individual profile and needs.
Normal for Your Pet to Display Some Symptoms
The immunization process has an impact on some animals, though most animals feel and display no symptoms. Others may appear fatigued, eat less, have a slight fever or show mild pain at the vaccination site. All these symptoms are normal. However, if these symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, please call us.
Allergic Reactions Should Be Treated Immediately
Occasionally, serious allergic reactions can occur and will usually develop within 30 minutes to a few hours following vaccination. If your animal displays any symptoms that persist or appear serious such as: vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, hives, excessive scratching, or difficulty breathing, you should contact Bramalea Animal Hospital immediately.
Vaccination Titres are available for older animals and for those who would prefer to vaccinate their pet less frequently.
Keep Your Pet Healthy with Regular Preventive Care
Many of the medical technologies that help humans live longer, healthier lives are now available to your pet. With a few simple tests, Bramalea Animal Hospital Services can get a wealth of information about your pet’s health! Like you, our greatest concern is the well-being of your pet.
Simple blood, urine and fecal tests can provide us with informative data on your pet’s health. All of these tests are similar and just as important as the tests your doctor performs yearly. It is important to understand that although your pet seems healthy (and very well may be), these tests can provide us with a baseline if your pet ever becomes sick.
CBC - Complete Blood Count
Provides us with an accurate assessment of your pet’s red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet count and packed cell volume. These cells provide us with details of anemia, infections, auto-immune diseases and blood cancers.
Chemistries
Detects kidney disease, pancreatic dysfunction, liver concerns, diabetes, electrolytes and cholesterol.
Thyroid Testing
Accurately diagnose an over-active or under-active thyroid.
Urine Analysis
Diagnose bladder infections, tumors and stones.
Fecal Analysis
Recognizes internal parasites, protozoa and oocysts
During your next annual examination, ask us about preventive care for your pet.
The immunization process has an impact on some animals, though most animals feel and display no symptoms. Others may appear fatigued, eat less, have a slight fever or show mild pain at the vaccination site. All these symptoms are normal. However, if these symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, please call us.
Allergic Reactions Should Be Treated Immediately
Occasionally, serious allergic reactions can occur and will usually develop within 30 minutes to a few hours following vaccination. If your animal displays any symptoms that persist or appear serious such as: vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, hives, excessive scratching, or difficulty breathing, you should contact Bramalea Animal Hospital immediately.
Vaccination Titres are available for older animals and for those who would prefer to vaccinate their pet less frequently.
Keep Your Pet Healthy with Regular Preventive Care
Many of the medical technologies that help humans live longer, healthier lives are now available to your pet. With a few simple tests, Bramalea Animal Hospital Services can get a wealth of information about your pet’s health! Like you, our greatest concern is the well-being of your pet.
Simple blood, urine and fecal tests can provide us with informative data on your pet’s health. All of these tests are similar and just as important as the tests your doctor performs yearly. It is important to understand that although your pet seems healthy (and very well may be), these tests can provide us with a baseline if your pet ever becomes sick.
CBC - Complete Blood Count
Provides us with an accurate assessment of your pet’s red blood cells, white blood cells, platelet count and packed cell volume. These cells provide us with details of anemia, infections, auto-immune diseases and blood cancers.
Chemistries
Detects kidney disease, pancreatic dysfunction, liver concerns, diabetes, electrolytes and cholesterol.
Thyroid Testing
Accurately diagnose an over-active or under-active thyroid.
Urine Analysis
Diagnose bladder infections, tumors and stones.
Fecal Analysis
Recognizes internal parasites, protozoa and oocysts
During your next annual examination, ask us about preventive care for your pet.
Your cat counts on you for protection
One of the very best things you can do to give your cat a long and healthy life is to ensure that he is vaccinated against common feline diseases. Your cat's mother gave her kitten immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence by providing disease-fighting antibodies in her milk. After that period it's up to you – with the help and advice of your veterinarian – to provide that protection.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain small quantities of altered or "killed" viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms. When administered, they stimulate your cat's immune system to produce disease-fighting cells and proteins – or antibodies – to protect against disease.
When should my cat be vaccinated?
Generally, the immunity that a kitten has at birth begins to diminish after 9 weeks. It is then usually time to begin the initial vaccinations, with the booster following at 3 to 4 weeks later. Thereafter, your cat will require repeat vaccinations for the rest of his or her life. Of course, these are only guidelines – your veterinarian will be able to determine the exact schedule that's right for your pet.
Which vaccinations should my cat receive?
Most veterinarians believe that your pet should be protected against those diseases which are most common, highly contagious and which cause serious illness. Such diseases could include Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Chlamydiosis, Feline Leukemia and Rabies. Other vaccinations may be recommended, based on your veterinarian's evaluation of the risks posed by such factors as your cat's particular heredity, environment and lifestyle.
One of the very best things you can do to give your cat a long and healthy life is to ensure that he is vaccinated against common feline diseases. Your cat's mother gave her kitten immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence by providing disease-fighting antibodies in her milk. After that period it's up to you – with the help and advice of your veterinarian – to provide that protection.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain small quantities of altered or "killed" viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms. When administered, they stimulate your cat's immune system to produce disease-fighting cells and proteins – or antibodies – to protect against disease.
When should my cat be vaccinated?
Generally, the immunity that a kitten has at birth begins to diminish after 9 weeks. It is then usually time to begin the initial vaccinations, with the booster following at 3 to 4 weeks later. Thereafter, your cat will require repeat vaccinations for the rest of his or her life. Of course, these are only guidelines – your veterinarian will be able to determine the exact schedule that's right for your pet.
Which vaccinations should my cat receive?
Most veterinarians believe that your pet should be protected against those diseases which are most common, highly contagious and which cause serious illness. Such diseases could include Feline Panleukopenia, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Chlamydiosis, Feline Leukemia and Rabies. Other vaccinations may be recommended, based on your veterinarian's evaluation of the risks posed by such factors as your cat's particular heredity, environment and lifestyle.
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Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Just as with the human common cold, the virus that causes this upper respiratory-tract infection is easily transmitted from one cat to another, so vaccination is imperative if your pet will come in contact with other cats. Its symptoms may take the form of moderate fever, loss of appetite, sneezing, eye and nasal discharges and coughing. Kittens are particularly affected, but this disease can be dangerous in any unprotected cat, as effective treatment is limited. Even if a cat recovers, it can remain a carrier for life. Feline Calicivirus
This virus is another major cause of upper respiratory-tract infection in cats. Widespread and highly contagious, its symptoms of fever, ulcers and blisters on the tongue and pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) can range from mild to severe, depending on the strain of virus present. Once again, treatment of this disease can be difficult. Even if recovery does take place, a recovered cat can continue to infect other animals, as well as experience chronic sneezing and runny eyes. Vaccination is therefore tremendously important. Feline Panleukopenia
Sometimes known as feline distemper, this disease is caused by a virus so resistant, it can survive up to one year outside a cat's body! Therefore, as most cats will be exposed to it during their lifetimes and infection rates in unprotected cats can run as high as 90% to 100%, vaccination against this potentially fatal disease is absolutely essential. Symptoms can include listlessness, diarrhea, vomiting, severe dehydration and fever. Happily, the vaccine itself is very effective in preventing the disease, as treatment is very difficult and, even if recovery takes place for a period of time, a once-infected cat can spread the disease to other, unvaccinated animals. Rabies
This incurable viral disease affects the central nervous system of almost all mammals, including humans. It is spread through contact with the saliva of infected animals (which can include skunks, foxes, raccoons and bats) through bites or any break in the skin. Vaccination will provide your cat with much greater resistance to rabies if he is exposed to the disease, but you must be aware that there is no cure once it occurs. For this reason, many municipalities absolutely require that all cats receive rabies vaccinations on a regular basis. Plus, you will definitely have to prove that your cat is vaccinated if you ever have to travel with him – whether across the province or around the world. Feline Leukemia (FeLV)
Infection with the Feline Leukemia Virus can result in a multitude of serious health problems for your cat – everything from cancerous conditions such as leukemia to a wide range of secondary infections caused by the destruction of the immune response system. In fact, it is the leading cause of death in North American cats. After initial exposure to the virus, a cat may show no symptoms of its presence for months, if not years, yet all the while infect others. Testing is available to determine the FeLV status of your cat. If he or she has not yet been infected, but is likely to come in contact with cats that are, vaccination against this potentially fatal disease is highly recommended. Feline Chlamydiosis
This bacterial disease is responsible for 15 to 20% of all feline respiratory diseases. It is extremely contagious, especially in young kittens and the infection rate is very high. It causes a local infection of the mucous membranes of the eyes but may also involve the lungs. Chlamydiosis can be transmitted to humans by direct contact. Vaccination is the preferred method for prevention. |
Protecting your best friend
One of the most important things you can do to give your dog a long and healthy life is to ensure that he is vaccinated against common canine diseases. Your dog's mother gave her puppy immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence by providing disease-fighting antibodies in her milk. After that period it's up to you, with the help and advice of your veterinarian – to provide that protection.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain small quantities of altered or "killed" viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms. When administered, they stimulate your dog's immune system to produce disease-fighting cells and proteins – or antibodies – to protect against disease.
When should my dog be vaccinated?
The immunity that a puppy has at birth begins to diminish sometime between 6 and 12 weeks. It is then usually time to begin the initial vaccinations, which will be repeated once a month until the puppy is about 3 to 4 months old. Thereafter, your dog will require repeat vaccination at regular intervals for the rest of his life. Above all, follow the vaccination schedule recommended by your veterinarian – if there is too long an interval between the first vaccination and the booster, your dog may have to undergo the series all over again.
Which vaccinations should my dog receive?
Most veterinarians believe that your pet should be protected against those diseases which are most common, highly contagious and which cause serious illness. Such diseases could include Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Tracheobronchitis and Rabies. Other vaccinations may be recommended, based on your veterinarian's evaluation of the risks posed by such factors as your dog's particular heredity, environment and lifestyle.
One of the most important things you can do to give your dog a long and healthy life is to ensure that he is vaccinated against common canine diseases. Your dog's mother gave her puppy immunity from disease for the first few weeks of existence by providing disease-fighting antibodies in her milk. After that period it's up to you, with the help and advice of your veterinarian – to provide that protection.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain small quantities of altered or "killed" viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms. When administered, they stimulate your dog's immune system to produce disease-fighting cells and proteins – or antibodies – to protect against disease.
When should my dog be vaccinated?
The immunity that a puppy has at birth begins to diminish sometime between 6 and 12 weeks. It is then usually time to begin the initial vaccinations, which will be repeated once a month until the puppy is about 3 to 4 months old. Thereafter, your dog will require repeat vaccination at regular intervals for the rest of his life. Above all, follow the vaccination schedule recommended by your veterinarian – if there is too long an interval between the first vaccination and the booster, your dog may have to undergo the series all over again.
Which vaccinations should my dog receive?
Most veterinarians believe that your pet should be protected against those diseases which are most common, highly contagious and which cause serious illness. Such diseases could include Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Tracheobronchitis and Rabies. Other vaccinations may be recommended, based on your veterinarian's evaluation of the risks posed by such factors as your dog's particular heredity, environment and lifestyle.
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Canine Distemper
Vaccination against this often fatal, hard-to-treat disease is absolutely essential. Highly contagious, it is spread by discharges from the noses and eyes of infected dogs. Symptoms can include listlessness, fever, coughing, diarrhea and vomiting; convulsions and paralysis may occur in the disease's final stages. The distemper virus attacks many organs, including the nervous system, which may be permanently damaged, even if the dog recovers. Canine Tracheobronchitis (CANINE COUGH)
Just as with the human common cold, this respiratory-tract infection is easily transmitted from one dog to another, so vaccination is imperative if your pet will come in contact with many other dogs in such situations as obedience training or boarding at a kennel. Caused by various airborne bacteria and viruses, including Canine Parainfluenza virus, Canine Adenovirus Type II and Bordetella Bronchiseptica, you'll first notice its onset by your dog's dry, hacking cough. Canine Parvovirus
Very contagious, debilitating and widespread, the disease caused by this virus emerged in many parts of the world only in 1978. Spread through infected feces, the highly resistant virus can remain in the environment for many months. Symptoms include high fever, listlessness, vomiting and diarrhea. Vaccination is the only certain method of preventing this potentially fatal disease, which is most severe in young pups and elderly dogs. Rabies
This incurable viral disease affects the central nervous system of almost all mammals, including humans. It is spread through contact with the saliva of infected animals (which can include skunks, foxes, raccoons and bats) through bites or any break in the skin. Vaccination will provide your pet with much greater resistance to rabies if he is exposed to the disease, but you must be aware that there is no cure once it occurs. For this reason, many municipalities absolutely require that all dogs receive rabies vaccinations on a regular basis. Plus, you will definitely have to prove that your dog is vaccinated if you travel with him – whether across the province, to the United States or around the world. Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Caused by Canine Adenovirus Type I, this disease is transmitted among dogs by contact with secretions, such as saliva, infected urine or feces. Its symptoms are similar to those of the early stages of distemper. Causing liver failure, eye damage and breathing problems, the course of this disease can range from mild to fatal. Vaccination remains the best protection. Other Vaccinations
After evaluating your dog's particular situation and risk factors, your veterinarian may also recommend vaccination against other infectious diseases. These might include:
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