Ensuring Pet Health with Vaccinations for Dogs, Cats, and Exotics in Plantation, FL

DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
This combination vaccine protects against multiple diseases.

Distemper
Distemper is a highly contagious viral illness affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs.

Hepatitis
Hepatitis is caused by the adenovirus and primarily affects the liver.

Parainfluenza
This is a respiratory virus commonly associated with kennel cough. Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract, causing severe vomiting, diarrhea, and potentially fatal dehydration.

Parvo (Parvovirus)
Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing severe vomiting, bloody diarrhea, fever, and dehydration. It can be transmitted through contact with infected feces, contaminated environments, or direct dog-to-dog contact.

Rabies
This vaccine is crucial for preventing rabies, a deadly viral infection that affects the nervous system. Rabies is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals and is fatal if left untreated. In Florida, rabies vaccination is mandatory for all dogs.

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterium commonly associated with kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs. Vaccination against Bordetella is recommended for dogs who are frequently exposed to other dogs, such as those who visit dog parks, attend daycare or board in kennels.

Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect animals and humans. It is transmitted through the urine of infected animals, often found in contaminated water or soil. Vaccination protects against several strains of Leptospira bacteria and is especially important for dogs who spend time outdoors or in areas with high rodent populations.

Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) vaccine, also known as the dog flu shot, protects dogs against the highly contagious H3N2 and H3N8 strains of canine influenza.

Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. The bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, is one of the most common tick-borne infections.

FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
This combination vaccine protects against several common feline diseases.

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus
These are both respiratory viruses that can cause symptoms such as sneezing, nasal discharge, and ulcers in the mouth.

Panleukopenia
Also known as feline distemper, panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and immune system.

Rabies
Rabies is a fatal viral infection that affects the nervous system of mammals, including cats and humans. Vaccination against rabies is required by law for all cats in Florida to prevent the spread of this deadly disease.

FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus)
Feline leukemia is a retrovirus that can suppress the immune system, leading to increased susceptibility to infections, anemia, and certain types of cancer. Vaccination against FeLV is recommended for outdoor cats or those who may come into contact with FeLV-positive cats.

Annual rabies and distemper vaccinations are recommended for ferrets, skunks, and foxes. Other exotic mammals receive tailored vaccination plans based on species and clinical recommendations.