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	Our Doctors Vaccinations Treatment/Surgery Boarding Our Staff Map & Directions Contact Us Prescription Refill Shop Online Store Rescue Groups VPAH Home ADOPT A PET!		VACCINATIONS Vickery Place Animal Hospital believes preventative medicine is the cornerstone of progressive veterinary care. We tailor vaccine programs to fit your pet's individual needs. Our annual core vaccines are designed to provide the best protection for your pet. We also offer specialized vaccines, such as the Rattlesnake vaccine, to correspond to your pet's lifestyle. Dogs: Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that can affect all warm-blooded mammals, including dogs, cats, wildlife, and humans. The virus attacks the nervous system, producing incoordination and behavioral abnormalities, such as unusual aggression or withdrawl. Once the symptoms of rabies appear, the disease is always fatal. Texas law requires all domestic pets to be vaccinated for rabies annually or tri-annually, depending on the city regulations. DHPP: DHPP is a combination vaccine that protects against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus. Canine Distemper is a widespread virus that causes high mortality in dogs. Exposure is considered inevitable, so this vaccine is always recommended. Infectious Canine Hepatitis infects a wide range of tissues, including the liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs. Death, chronic hepatitis or severe illness may occur. Parainfluenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that mimics the symptoms of other diseases, such as Bordetella. The Parvovirus is highly prevalent in the Dallas area. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, often resulting in severe dehydration and many times death. The parvo virus is capable of living outside of the body on a single blade of grass for up to a year, making vaccination imperative. Leptospirosis: Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection spread by common wildlife (squirrels, opossums, raccoons, etc.) The disease is spread by contaminated urine in the environment. The disease begins with flu-like symptoms and progresses to kidney and liver failure. Leptospirosis is considered a zoonotic disease, meaning it can also be spread to the pets' owners and their children. The CDC estimates that up to 200 human cases of Leptospirosis are identified each year in the United States. Bordetella: Bordetella Bronchiseptica is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection. Most commonly referred to as kennel cough, bordetella can be spread not only in boarding facilities, but also through casual contact on daily walks or trips to your local pet supply store. Bordetella results in infectious tracheobronchitis, which can sometimes progress to pneumonia. It is recommended that Bordetella be boostered every 6 months for optimal immunity. Canine Influenza: Not to be confused with parainfluenza, Canine Influenza is considered an "emerging disease" similar to the sudden influx of Swine Flu in humans. Canine Influenza originated as an Equine Influenza, that jumped species from racehorses to greyhounds. Numerous outbreaks have been reported in some of the mid and southern Texas cities, with several newly confirmed cases in Dallas. Canine Influenza affects all aspects of the respiratory system, with the most serious being the lungs. CIV infected lung tissues begin to necrose (die), resulting in the survivors of the disease having compromised systems, and being more susceptable to contracting more respiratory diseases in the future. In about 20% of Canine Influenza cases, more severe signs will occur, such as high fever, pneumonia and death. Heartworm Test: Vickery Place requires all dogs be tested for Heartworm disease annually. This simple blood test is mandatory for prescribing Heartworm prevention, due to the fact that certain preventatives can be dangerous to dose should you pet accidentally become positive. Heartworms are spread by mosquitos, and are a year round threat in Texas' warm climate. Annual Intestinal Parasite Screening: Many intestinal parasites exist in your pet's environment and soil, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and coccidia. Vickery Place recommends annual screenings for these parasites. These Intestinal Parasite Screenings allow us to treat your pet before he or she can become ill from infestation. Cats: Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that can affect all warm-blooded mammals, including dogs, cats, wildlife, and humans. The virus attacks the nervous system, producing incoordination and behavioral sbnormalities, such as unusual aggression or withdrawl. Once the symptoms of rabies appear, the disease is always fatal. Texas law requires all domestic cats to be vaccinated for rabies annually. FVRCP: FVRCP is a combination vaccine that protects against Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis is a severe upperrespiratory infection caused by a feline type 1 herpes-virus. The disease is debilitating and chronic. Calicivirus can range from mild symptoms to life-threatening pneumonia. Symptoms include oral ulcers and occular and nasal discharge. Panleukopenia is also referred to as feline distemper. It is characterized by loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea and lowered white blood cell count. It is highly fatal, with a mortality rate of 90% in kittens and 50% in adult cats. Feline Leukemia: Feline Leukemia produces immunosuppression, which can lead to a multitude of other diseases and infections. Once infected, most cats die within a few months. The few cats that survive these initial diseases often go on to develop some form of cancer. Annual Intestinal Parasite Screening: Many intestinal parasites exist in your pet's environment and soil, such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and coccidia. Vickery Place recommends annual screenings for these parasites. These Intestinal Parasite Screenings allow us to treat your pet before he or she can become ill from infestation.

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