Family Pet Hospital

Canine Vaccinations

Initially puppies are provided immunity by antibodies provided to them through their mother’s milk. These antibodies begin to diminish sometime between 6 and 12 weeks of age. It is at this time that you want to begin the vaccine process. We generally recommend beginning with the first round of vaccines at 8 weeks of age and boostering your pet once monthly for a total of three rounds of vaccinations. No vaccine comes with a 100% guarantee, but proper care and vaccinations can greatly reduce the risk to your pet.

Here at Family Pet Hospital we vaccinate our canine companions for:
• Canine Distemper
• Infectious Canine Hepatitis
• Canine Parvovirus
• Canine Tracheobronchitis
• Rabies
• Coronavirus (puppies only)
• Rattlesnake Vaccine (optional)

Canine Distemper
Canine Distemper Virus affects the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and neurological system. It is spread when an unvaccinated pet inhales virus particles left behind by an infected pet. Initial clinical signs mimic that of a cold with fever, decreased activity, decreased appetite, cough, and discharge from the eyes and/or nose. Even with appropriate treatment, clinical signs often progress to include vomiting, diarrhea, and a variety of neurologic signs. Vaccination against this virus is recommended as infection is often fatal. (Back to top)

Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious Canine Hepatitis is caused by Canine Adenovirus Type 1 and is spread via contact with secretions (saliva, urine, feces) from an infected dog. Signs begin with fever, depression, and decreased activity, but can progress to abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, bruises, and neurologic signs. Infections with this virus can run from mild to fatal. Vaccination is the best mode of protection.(Back to top)

Canine Parvovirus
Canine Parvovirus is transmitted when unvaccinated dogs come in contact with contaminated feces. Initial pets have decreased appetite and activity. However, it can quickly progress to retractable vomiting and profuse bloody diarrhea. Even with hospitalization and aggressive treatment, often puppies infected with Parvovirus don’t survive. The cornerstone of preventions of Parvovirus is vaccination.(Back to top)

Canine Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough)
There are numerous causative agents of “Kennel Cough.” We currently vaccinate dogs for the three most common agents: Parainfluenza, Adenovirus Type 2, & Bordetella. Clinical signs are typically a hacking cough/gag and nasal discharge. Although infection is not terminal, it can be avoided or greatly reduced with proper vaccination. (Back to top)

Rabies
Rabies virus in transmitted when your pet it bitten by an infected animals. The main animals which transmit this virus are: foxes, skunks, raccoons, and especially bats. Symptoms begin with behavioral changes and can progress to aggression, paralysis, seizures, and eventually death. There is no treatment for rabies, and an infected pet poses a risk of infection to the owner. Arizona requires your pet be vaccinated to help prevent the spread of this virus.(Back to top)

Coronavirus
Coronavirus is spread via fecal-oral transmission and generally causes diarrhea which resolves within 1 week. The Coronavirus vaccine is not considered a core vaccine, however infection is often more sever in neonatal animals. For this reason, we include the Coronavirus vaccine as part of our puppy series.(Back to top)

Rattlesnake Vaccine
The Rattlesnake vaccine does not eliminate the need for treatment immediately after your pet is bitten, but it does often decrease the severity of problems associated with the snake’s venom. This vaccine in not part of our core vaccines, but is recommended on a case by case basis based on your pet’s risk of exposure to poisonous snakes.(Back to top)

Family Pet Hospital
814 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: 480-945-9466
Fax: 480-945-8250

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 7:30AM -6:00 PM
Sat Hours: Open the 2nd and 4th
Saturday of each month from
8:30AM-12:00PM


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	Canine Vaccinations
	Initially puppies are provided immunity by antibodies provided to them through their mother’s milk. These antibodies begin to diminish sometime between 6 and 12 weeks of age. It is at this time that you want to begin the vaccine process. We generally recommend beginning with the first round of vaccines at 8 weeks of age and boostering your pet once monthly for a total of three rounds of vaccinations. No vaccine comes with a 100% guarantee, but proper care and vaccinations can greatly reduce the risk to your pet. Here at Family Pet Hospital we vaccinate our canine companions for: • Canine Distemper • Infectious Canine Hepatitis • Canine Parvovirus • Canine Tracheobronchitis • Rabies • Coronavirus (puppies only) • Rattlesnake Vaccine (optional)

	Canine Distemper Canine Distemper Virus affects the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and neurological system. It is spread when an unvaccinated pet inhales virus particles left behind by an infected pet. Initial clinical signs mimic that of a cold with fever, decreased activity, decreased appetite, cough, and discharge from the eyes and/or nose. Even with appropriate treatment, clinical signs often progress to include vomiting, diarrhea, and a variety of neurologic signs. Vaccination against this virus is recommended as infection is often fatal. (Back to top)

	Infectious Canine Hepatitis Infectious Canine Hepatitis is caused by Canine Adenovirus Type 1 and is spread via contact with secretions (saliva, urine, feces) from an infected dog. Signs begin with fever, depression, and decreased activity, but can progress to abdominal discomfort, vomiting, diarrhea, bruises, and neurologic signs. Infections with this virus can run from mild to fatal. Vaccination is the best mode of protection.(Back to top)

	Canine Parvovirus Canine Parvovirus is transmitted when unvaccinated dogs come in contact with contaminated feces. Initial pets have decreased appetite and activity. However, it can quickly progress to retractable vomiting and profuse bloody diarrhea. Even with hospitalization and aggressive treatment, often puppies infected with Parvovirus don’t survive. The cornerstone of preventions of Parvovirus is vaccination.(Back to top)

	Canine Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough) There are numerous causative agents of “Kennel Cough.” We currently vaccinate dogs for the three most common agents: Parainfluenza, Adenovirus Type 2, & Bordetella. Clinical signs are typically a hacking cough/gag and nasal discharge. Although infection is not terminal, it can be avoided or greatly reduced with proper vaccination. (Back to top)

	Rabies Rabies virus in transmitted when your pet it bitten by an infected animals. The main animals which transmit this virus are: foxes, skunks, raccoons, and especially bats. Symptoms begin with behavioral changes and can progress to aggression, paralysis, seizures, and eventually death. There is no treatment for rabies, and an infected pet poses a risk of infection to the owner. Arizona requires your pet be vaccinated to help prevent the spread of this virus.(Back to top)

	Coronavirus Coronavirus is spread via fecal-oral transmission and generally causes diarrhea which resolves within 1 week. The Coronavirus vaccine is not considered a core vaccine, however infection is often more sever in neonatal animals. For this reason, we include the Coronavirus vaccine as part of our puppy series.(Back to top)

	Rattlesnake Vaccine The Rattlesnake vaccine does not eliminate the need for treatment immediately after your pet is bitten, but it does often decrease the severity of problems associated with the snake’s venom. This vaccine in not part of our core vaccines, but is recommended on a case by case basis based on your pet’s risk of exposure to poisonous snakes.(Back to top)

	Family Pet Hospital 814 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Phone: 480-945-9466 Fax: 480-945-8250 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30AM -6:00 PM Sat Hours: Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:30AM-12:00PM