Vaccinations protect your pet from serious diseases and bacteria. Here are seven of the most trusted vaccinations, and how they protect your pet.

1. Essential Dog & Cat Vaccinations
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Vaccinations protect your pet from serious diseases and
bacteria. Here are seven of the most trusted vaccinations,
and how they protect your pet.

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Vaccines for Dogs

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• Distemper vaccine (DHPP) - Protects against four
diseases: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and
Parvovirus.
• Rabies - Rabies virus is fatal and can be spread to
humans. Most states require this by law.
• Leptospirosis - This bacterial infection is most prevalent
in moist climates where dogs may encounter standing or
slow-moving water.

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• Bordetella (“Canine Cough”) - A vaccination for
Bordetella, an upper respiratory infection, is often
required by boarding facilities.
• Lyme Disease - Lyme disease is a common tick-
transmitted disease. Affected dogs may exhibit recurrent
lameness due to joint inflammation, as well as a lack of
appetite and depression.

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• Canine Influenza - This extremely infections disease
primarily infects the respiratory system, producing
coughing, sneezing, fever, and other symptoms.
• Corona Virus - This virus infects the intestinal tract and is
very common in the southern United States.

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Vaccines for Cats

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• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus and
Panleukopenia (FVRCP) - This combination vaccine
protects against distemper and highly contagious
respiratory viruses.
• Rabies - Rabies virus is fatal and can be spread to
humans.

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• Chlamydia - Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that
causes severe conjunctivitis.
• Feline Leukemia (Felv) - Feline leukemia virus adversely
affects the cat’s body in many ways. It is the most
common cause of cancer in cats, it may cause various
blood disorders, and it may lead to a state of immune
deficiency that hinders the cat’s ability to protect itself
against other infections.

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• Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - FIV is a viral infection
transmitted among cats through close contact.
• Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP) - Most commonly seen
in catteries and feral colonies, FIP is almost always fatal.
Most house cats do not have a significant risk of
contracting this disease.
• Bordetella - A vaccination for Bordetella, and upper
respiratory infection, if often required by boarding
facilities.

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References
• http://www.petplan.com.au/pet_products_insurance/dog-insurance
• http://vetnetwork.com/img/portfolio/infographics/infographic_vaccinations.jpg
• http://www.petplan.com.au/pet_products_insurance/cat-insurance

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