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PAWS AND CLAWS VETERINARY CLINIC
SHELLIE WALLACE, DVM
(940) 458- 2529
Pet Health
Educational Resource
After your dog’s vaccinations
What to expect:
It's fairly common for your pet to experience some or all of the following mild side effects - usually starting
within hours of vaccination and typically lasting no longer than a few days. If these side effects last more than a
few days, please contact us.
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Discomfort and local swelling at the vaccination site
Mild fever
Diminished appetite and activity
Sneezing or other respiratory signs (following an intranasal vaccine)
A small, firm swelling under the skin may develop at the site of a recent vaccination and should disappear in a
couple of weeks. If it persists for more than three months or grows in size, please contact us. More serious but
rare side effects, such as severe allergic reactions, may occur within minutes to hours after vaccination. Signs
include vomiting, diarrhea, itchy skin, difficulty breathing and collapse. These allergic reactions can be lifethreatening and are medical emergencies. Please contact us immediately.
Below is a list of the immunizations likely given today and the danger they pose to your pet.
Standard (DA2PP+C and Rabies) – given annually
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Distemper: is a widespread, highly contagious disease. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrheas, high fever,
nasal discharge, coughing, and convulsions.
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Adenovirus Type 2: is one of the viruses involved in the "kennel cough" complex. It is seldom fatal but can
be a nuisance. CAV2 provides cross protection against CAV1 (Hepatitis).
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Para Influenza: is an important virus in the "kennel cough" complex - a hacking cough lasting up to 3
weeks. Many kennels require vaccination for CPI before boarding your dog.
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Parvovirus: symptoms may include profuse diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. It is usually fatal.
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Corona Virus: has symptoms similar to Parvo-virus and only a laboratory test can tell the difference.
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Rabies: infects all warm-blooded animals, including man. Rabies attacks the central nervous system and is
fatal. Rabies is required by the state of Texas.
Optional – given annually unless otherwise indicated
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Lepospirosis (Lepto): causes kidney and liver damage. This disease may also be transmitted to man. This is
usually contracted by exposure to wild animals and their droppings. If you live rually, consider vaccinating.
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Bordetella Bronchiseptica: principle bacteria pathogen in infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough).
Bordetella is often required by boarding and grooming facilities. If you pet goes to public pet parks or is
around other pets that you may not know, it’s a good idea to protect your pet. It’s given every six months.
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Lyme Disease (Borrelia Burgdorferi): is a tick born disease spread to dogs, humans, horses and other warmblooded animals mainly by the deer tick. It can produce fever, lameness, lethargy, poor appetite, weight
loss, seizures, and behavioral changes, and can be fatal.
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