Vaccine Descriptions

Distemper (D)

Often fatal viral disease, especially affects the nervous and repiratory system

Hepatitis (H)

A contagious viral disease affecting the liver

Parainfluenza (P)

A highly contagious viral disease that causes canine cough

Parvovirus (P)

A highly contagious and often fatal disease that affects the intestines

Leptospirosis (L)

Often fatal bacterial disease affecting intestines, liver, and kidneys.  It is spread by the consupmtion of urine from wild animals, such as racoons

Rabies

A fatal virus that attacks the nervous system.  The 1st Rabies vaccine given is good for 1 year.  All subsequent Rabies vaccines given are good for 3 years.  This is required by Maryland State Law

Bordetella

Protects against bacteria, Bordetella, and the virus Parainfluenza, that can cause canine cough.  This is required for boarding and/or grooming in most cases

Lyme

Common tick-born desease that can cause joint pain, lethargy, or in extreme cases kidney failure.

* Some Vaccine Protocols May Vary *