Rabies
A virus which is shed in the saliva of infected animals. It causes neurologic disease in affected animals and is always fatal. All mammals are susceptible to rabies. Vaccination is required by law due to the risks of humans contracting the disease from their pets.
DHLPP
Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvovirus = given to adult dogs annually.
Distemper: A virus usually infecting young, unvaccinated dogs. Early signs are respiratory (sneezing, discharge from the nose) which progresses to vomiting and neurologic signs (most commonly seizures). Distemper is almost always fatal.
Hepatitis: Infectious canine hepatitis = A virus (adenovirus) which causes signs of fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, discharge from the eyes, and bleeding. It is rarely seen in vaccinated dogs.
Leptospirosis: A bacteria carried by wild rodents, farm animals, and unvaccinated dogs and is passed in the urine. It can cause severe kidney disease.
Parainfluenza: A virus which causes signs of upper respiratory disease.
Parvo Enteritis: A virus which attacks the cells lining the gastrointestinal tract and suppresses the immune system. Early signs include vomiting and diarrhea, often with blood, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Without treatment, it is often deadly. Parvovirus is shed in the feces and is very resistant to environmental breakdown. The virus is stable in the environment for over year in direct sun light and over a year and half in the shade. It is commonly seen in puppies, with rottweilers and pit bulls being extremely susceptible.
Corona Virus
A virus which causes mild vomiting and diarrhea in young puppies.
Bordetella
Also known as “Kennel Cough” is a bacteria which causes a dry, hacking cough. It is very contagious from dog to dog and is spread by casual contact. Dogs that are boarded, groomed outside of the home or go to dog parks are at an increased risk for this disease. The vaccine can be given intra-nasally (as a spray into the nose) or as an injection, with the intra-nasal route giving the best protection. The vaccine is similar to the “flu shot” for humans – it does not always prevent disease, but will make it less severe if it is contracted. The vaccine should be given every six months to one year. Dogs boarded in our kennels are required to have this vaccine every six months. We also recommend that social dogs and dogs who go to groomers should be given this vaccine every six months.
Lyme Disease
A parasite carried by some species of ticks which can cause vague signs of illness in people and dogs. It is rare in California. A vaccine is available for dogs with high exposure to ticks.
Rabies
A virus which is shed in the saliva of infected animals. It causes neurologic disease in affected animals and is always fatal. All mammals are susceptible to rabies. Vaccination is required by law due to the risks of humans contracting the disease from their pets.
FVRCP
Distemper, Feline viral rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia = given to adult cats annually.
Distemper: Feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia. Given to cats annually.
Feline viral rhinotracheitis: A herpes virus which can cause recurrent eye infections and upper respiratory infections.
Calicivirus: A virus causing upper respiratory tract diseases in cats.
Panleukopenia: “Feline distemper” = A virus found in the same family as the parvovirus found in dogs. It causes severe depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and death.
FeLV
Feline leukemia is a virus affecting cats only which suppresses the immune system. There is no cure, and it will eventually lead to death. The virus is highly contagious and is shed in the saliva. It can be spread from one cat to another through casual contact, grooming, and sharing food and/or water bowls. Clinical sign of disease can be very vague and a blood or bone marrow test is required for diagnosis. The vaccine is given annually.
Chlamydia
A bacteria which causes conjunctivitis (eye infections) and upper respiratory disease. The vaccine may be beneficial for multiple cat households.
FIP
Feline Infectious Peritonitis is a virus which causes vague signs and is usually fatal. It is a rare disease found most commonly in catteries and multiple (many) cat households. The vaccine is controversial and is not recommended at Wildwood Veterinary Hospital.
Recently, certain vaccines have been implicated in causing a type of tumor, called fibrosarcoma. Fibrosarcomas are fast growing, aggressive tumors that are slow to spread to other organs. They appear initially as firm bumps under the skin at the site of injection. Much research has been done to find the cause of these tumors, but there is still a lot to learn. Although these tumors are serious, they occur rarely. The benefits of the vaccines far outweigh the risk of tumor in the vast majority of cases. Owners of strictly indoor cats are encouraged to discuss the risks versus benefits of vaccines with their veterinarians.
Aunque las vacunas son seguras y efectivos, algunos animales pueden experimentar una reaccion. Algunas de estas reacciones pueden ser:
- Suave letargo
- Dolor muscular
- Disminucion del apetito
- Fiebre leve
- Vomitos o diarrea leve
Lo anterior no normalmente durar mas de 24 horas. Si estos sintomas persisten durante mas de 24 horas, por favor llame a:
Rara vez estos mas graves condiciones ocurren:
- Hinchazon de la cara o los oldos
- Urticaria o picor significativo
- Dificultad para respirar
- Significativo letargo
- Significativo vomitos o diarrea
- Acumulacion de fluidos o infeccion en el lugar de inyeccion
En ocasiones, las mascotas que han recibido las vacunas inyectables para desarrollar una reaccion localizada indicado pour un pequeno bulto duro debajo de la piel donde se administro la vacuna. Estos bultos pueden tomar de una a tres semanas en aparecer y de dos a seis semanas para resolver. Por lo general, no requieren tratamiento.
Por favor, no dude en contactaros para cualquier pregunta o preocupacion.
Si su mascota muestra cualquiera de los mencionados sintomas, llevelo a la Clinica de Urgencias mas cercano si se produce una problema fuera de nuestro horario de operacion.
United Veterinary Specialty & Emergency 408-578-5622 located at 5440 Thornwood Dr., San Jose (across from Oakridge Mall) or 408-371-6252 located at 911 Dell Ave., Campbell or 408-494-1461 located at 601 Showers Dr. Mountain View.
Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists (Emergency services 24 hours/day 7 days/week) 408-649-7070 located at 7160 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Although vaccinations are safe and effective, some pets may experience a reaction. Some of these reactions may be:
- Mild lethargy
- Muscular soreness
- Decreased appetite
- Mild fever
- Mild vomiting or diarrhea
The above do not usually last more than 24 hours. If these symptoms persist longer than 24 hours, please call.
Rarely these more serious conditions occur:
- Swelling of the face or ears
- Hives or significant itching
- Difficulty breathing
- Significant lethargy
- Significant vomiting or diarrhea
- Fluid build up or infection at the injection site
Occasionally, pets that have received injectable vaccinations develop a localized reaction indicated by a small hard lump under the skin where the vaccine was administered. These lumps may take one to three weeks to appear and two to six weeks to resolve. They usually do not require treatment.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
If your pet shows any of the above symptoms, take them to the nearest Emergency Clinic if a problem occurs after our regular business hours.
MedVet Campbell 408-371-6252 located at 911 Dell Ave., Campbell
MedVet Mountain View 408-494-1461 located at 601 Showers Dr., Mountain View.
MedVet Silicon Valley (Emergency services 24 hours/day 7 days/week) 408-649-7070 located at 7160 Santa Teresa Blvd.