Lepto, Bordatella, Lyme, Influenza Vaccines

We are continuing our National Dog Health month with the remianing vaccines our clinic offers.  As I said in the last blog post, our Blog posts this month will be covering common dog diseases, issues, and also give you a in-depth look at the vaccines that we offer, what is in each vaccine, and what each vaccine prevents.  In this post, we will be covering Leptospirosa, Bordatella, Lyme & Influenza (Canine Distemper combo)

Leptospirosis
Common Name: Lepto
Breed, Age, Sex: All breeds, all ages (mostly puppies), male & female affected, intact males have higher risk
Risk Factors: Unvaccinated status, exposure to infected dogs, intact male status, rural environment, contact with rodents or their urine, outdoor dogs
Zoonotic*: YES
Presenting Signs: Lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, polyuria, history consistant with risk factors
Treatment:​ Doxycycline, antibiotics, IV fluid therapy (may need dialysis), hospitalization, bloodwork monitoring (liver & kidneys)

Bordetella
Common Name: Kennel Cough
Breed, Age, Sex: All breeds, all ages, male & female affected
Risk Factors: Unvaccinated status, exposure to infected dogs, kennel or daycare visits, crowded environments
Zoonotic*: No
Presenting Signs: Cough, nasal or eye discharge, fever, increased lung sound, history of risk factor elements.
Treatment:​ Supportive care, cough suppression, & prevention of secondary infection with antibiotics. Vaccinate!

Lyme (Borreliosis) 
Common Name: Lyme Disease
Breed, Age, Sex: All breeds, all ages (younger animals more high risk), male & female affected.
Risk Factors: Inadequate vaccination, tick exposure, no use of flea/tick prevention
Zoonotic*: No
Presenting signs: Warm, swollen, painful joints, fever, dehydration.
Treatment: Long term antibiotics, supportive care, fluid therapy, pain meds. Vaccinate!

Canine Influenza
Common Name: Dog Flu
Breed, Age, Sex: All breeds, all ages, male & female affected
Risk Factors: Unvaccinated status, crowded conditions, exposure to infected dogs
Zoonotic: No
Presenting Signs: Cough, nasal discharge, lethargy, fever, harsh lung sounds
Treatment:​ Supportive care, cough suppression, & prevention of secondary infection with antibiotics, fluid therapy.