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Diseases that you pet can be vaccinated against can have devastating effects.\u00a0 For most of the viruses that affect pets today there is still no treatment other than treating symptoms, so prevention is the only route to prevent suffering and \u2013 potentially \u2013 death. \u00a0Exposure to infection isn\u2019t just a random encounter with an unfortunate infected pet either \u2013 some diseases such as canine parvovirus can live in the environment for up to nine months, and some can even be transferred to humans.<\/p>\n
Providing the parents have been vaccinated, puppies and kittens are usually born with a natural protection to infections. The immunity is passed on through the mother\u2019s milk and lasts for a couple of weeks, but after that their immature immune system is open to infection unless vaccinated.<\/p>\n
A vaccine is designed to stimulate your pet’s immune system by brief exposure to the disease. Their immune system will then have a faster and stronger reaction to the disease as it has a \u2018memory\u2019 of it, and they can then successfully beat the disease and get it out of their system.<\/p>\n
Currently, we recommend yearly boosters for many of these diseases to ensure that your pet’s immune system is always vigilant and prepared for disease. As well as having this annual ‘booster’ vaccination, they will also have a thorough clinical examination that can alert us to problems ranging from bad teeth to heart disease.<\/p>\n
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This is often a fatal disease and causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting. Dogs become severely dehydrated, and their immune system is damaged so that they can\u2019t fight infection. It is a very tough virus and even standard disinfectants can\u2019t kill it once it\u2019s in the environment.<\/p>\n
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This is another nasty disease that causes vomiting, diarrhoea, pneumonia, brain disease and death. Fortunately, vaccination means that this is no longer a common disease and we need to keep it that way.<\/p>\n
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This infectious bacterial disease is generally caught by dogs drinking water exposed to rat urine, and can be passed on to humans. The bacteria spread through the body via the bloodstream. The disease can cause severe damage to the liver and kidneys and can be fatal.<\/p>\n
Younger animals with less developed immune systems usually suffer the most severe complications, and it is often children who are most at risk of contracting the disease from an infected pet.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This acute infection (which can\u2019t be transmitted to us) can cause severe damage to the liver and kidneys and is often fatal. It is caught through faeces and bodily fluids from an infected animal, and then travels through the mucous membrane in the nose and mouth before growing in the tonsils. The infection then travels to the liver and kidneys. Treatment is symptomatic, which means there\u2019s no cure and therefore vaccination defence is essential.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a viral infection that is often spread around dogs living in close proximity or where many dogs often visit. It can be spread by a variety of means including coughing and sneezing, but also on shared bedding, bowls and toys etc. the symptoms are generally flu like, and dogs will often develop a dry persistent cough. The prognosis for infected dogs depends on varying factors such as age and general condition, and whether damage from the disease causes any secondary conditions.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If your dog will be\u00a0spending some time in kennels\u00a0<\/strong>they may also be given a kennel cough vaccine. This vaccine is usually given intra-nasally (into a nostril) and – alongside the parainfluenza vaccine – protects against\u00a0flu and kennel cough.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.parksidevets.com\/pets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/parkside-vets-the-painful-risks-of-not-vaccinating-your-pets-2.jpg” title_text=”parkside-vets-the-painful-risks-of-not-vaccinating-your-pets-2″ _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is caused by infection by something called feline parvovirus (FPV), which is also sometimes known as feline\u00a0panleukopenia as it results in a low white blood cell count. It\u2019s one of the biggest disease dangers to cats, and is often very quickly fatal. This disease can live in the environment for years, and can\u2019t be killed by disinfectant so vaccination is ESSENTIAL.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These two vaccines are given together as between them they make up the upper respiratory tract disease known as feline flu. There are no antiviral drugs to treat this disease, and it can cause serious damage and in some cases be fatal \u2013 especially in kittens and in those with underlying medical conditions. Even mild cases can result in permanent damage to the cat\u2019s eyes,\u00a0 and often blindness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is an incurable viral disease that is often fatal. It can be very hard to detect initially as symptoms can be vague and mild, then as the year\u2019s progress there are more serious consequences as white blood cells are damaged.<\/p>\n The immune system is compromised and infected cats are much less able to fight off common conditions. Frequent infections are common as is weight loss, fever, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Anaemia is also common, and cats become lethargic, weak and have a pale tongue and gums. Cancers of the white blood cells often develop and a fifth of cats with the feline leukaemia virus die from cancer if they haven\u2019t already died of symptoms or of one of the many infections they pick up.<\/p>\n Pets travelling abroad\u00a0may require additional vaccination, and you will need to discuss any travel plans with your vet well in advance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Never miss another vaccination” button_url=”https:\/\/www.parksidevets.com\/pets\/premier-pet-club\/” button_text=”FIND OUT MORE” _builder_version=”4.10.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Members of the Premier Pet Club<\/strong> have vaccinations included each year. It\u2019s a great way to remove the risk of late or forgotten vaccination, and alongside the other benefits designed to offer all-around health protection to your pet, dog owners will save AT LEAST \u00a357 a year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Diseases that you pet can be vaccinated against can have devastating effects.\u00a0 For most of the viruses that affect pets today there is still no treatment other than treating symptoms, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Diseases that you pet can be vaccinated against can have devastating effects.\u00a0 For most of the viruses that affect pets today there is still no treatment other than treating symptoms, so prevention is the only route to prevent suffering and \u2013 potentially \u2013 death. \u00a0Exposure to infection isn\u2019t just a random encounter with an unfortunate infected pet either \u2013 some diseases such as canine parvovirus can live in the environment for up to nine months, and some can even be transferred to humans.<\/p> Providing the parents have been vaccinated, puppies and kittens are usually born with a natural protection to infections. The immunity is passed on through the mother\u2019s milk and lasts for a couple of weeks, but after that their immature immune system is open to infection unless vaccinated.<\/p> A vaccine is designed to stimulate your pet's immune system by brief exposure to the disease. Their immune system will then have a faster and stronger reaction to the disease as it has a \u2018memory\u2019 of it, and they can then successfully beat the disease and get it out of their system.<\/p> Currently, we recommend yearly boosters for many of these diseases to ensure that your pet's immune system is always vigilant and prepared for disease. As well as having this annual 'booster' vaccination, they will also have a thorough clinical examination that can alert us to problems ranging from bad teeth to heart disease.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Diseases we vaccinate your dog against are:<\/strong><\/p> Canine parvovirus<\/strong> Canine distemper virus<\/strong><\/p> This is another nasty disease that causes vomiting, diarrhoea, pneumonia, brain disease and death. Fortunately, vaccination means that this is no longer a common disease and we need to keep it that way.<\/p> Leptospirosis<\/strong><\/p> This infectious bacterial disease is generally caught by dogs drinking water exposed to rat urine, and can be passed on to humans. The bacteria spread through the body via the bloodstream. The disease can cause severe damage to the liver and kidneys and can be fatal.<\/p> Younger animals with less developed immune systems usually suffer the most severe complications, and it is often children who are most at risk of contracting the disease from an infected pet.<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Infectious canine hepatitis ICH<\/strong><\/p> This acute infection (which can\u2019t be transmitted to us) can cause severe damage to the liver and kidneys and is often fatal. It is caught through faeces and bodily fluids from an infected animal, and then travels through the mucous membrane in the nose and mouth before growing in the tonsils. The infection then travels to the liver and kidneys. Treatment is symptomatic, which means there\u2019s no cure and therefore vaccination defence is essential.<\/p> Parainfluenza<\/strong><\/p> This is a viral infection that is often spread around dogs living in close proximity or where many dogs often visit. It can be spread by a variety of means including coughing and sneezing, but also on shared bedding, bowls and toys etc. the symptoms are generally flu like, and dogs will often develop a dry persistent cough. The prognosis for infected dogs depends on varying factors such as age and general condition, and whether damage from the disease causes any secondary conditions.<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> If your dog will be\u00a0spending some time in kennels\u00a0<\/strong>they may also be given a kennel cough vaccine. This vaccine is usually given intra-nasally (into a nostril) and - alongside the parainfluenza vaccine - protects against\u00a0flu and kennel cough.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Diseases we vaccinate your cat against are:<\/strong><\/p> Feline infectious enteritis<\/strong> Feline flu (<\/strong>feline<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>herpes virus and\u00a0feline<\/em>\u00a0calicivirus)<\/strong> Feline leukaemia virus<\/strong><\/p> This is an incurable viral disease that is often fatal. It can be very hard to detect initially as symptoms can be vague and mild, then as the year\u2019s progress there are more serious consequences as white blood cells are damaged.<\/p> The immune system is compromised and infected cats are much less able to fight off common conditions. Frequent infections are common as is weight loss, fever, lethargy, and diarrhoea. Anaemia is also common, and cats become lethargic, weak and have a pale tongue and gums. Cancers of the white blood cells often develop and a fifth of cats with the feline leukaemia virus die from cancer if they haven\u2019t already died of symptoms or of one of the many infections they pick up.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Pets travelling abroad\u00a0may require additional vaccination, and you will need to discuss any travel plans with your vet well in advance.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Members of our Healthy Pet Scheme have vaccinations included each year. It\u2019s a great way to remove the risk of late or forgotten vaccination, and alongside the other benefits designed to offer all-round health protection to your pet, dog owners will save AT LEAST \u00a357 a year.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[37,38,62,39,69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cats","category-dogs","category-pet-health","category-rabbits","category-vaccination"],"yoast_head":"\nInfectious canine hepatitis ICH<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Parainfluenza<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Kennel Cough<\/h6>\n
Diseases we vaccinate your cat against are:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Feline infectious enteritis<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Feline flu (<\/strong>feline<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>herpes virus and\u00a0feline<\/em> calicivirus)<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Feline leukaemia virus<\/strong><\/h6>\n
This is often a fatal disease and causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting. Dogs become severely dehydrated, and their immune system is damaged so that they can\u2019t fight infection. It is a very tough virus and even standard disinfectants can\u2019t kill it once it\u2019s in the environment.<\/p>
This is caused by infection by something called feline parvovirus (FPV), which is also sometimes known as feline<\/strong>\u00a0panleukopenia as it results in a low white blood cell count. It\u2019s one of the biggest disease dangers to cats, and is often very quickly fatal. This disease can live in the environment for years, and can\u2019t be killed by disinfectant so vaccination is ESSENTIAL.<\/p>
These two vaccines are given together as between them they make up the upper respiratory tract disease known as feline flu. There are no antiviral drugs to treat this disease, and it can cause serious damage and in some cases be fatal \u2013 especially in kittens and in those with underlying medical conditions. Even mild cases can result in permanent damage to the cat\u2019s eyes,\u00a0 and often blindness.<\/p>