Canine Distemper
This is given every 3years once the primary course is completed. It is part of the “Nobivac DHP” vaccine.
Canine Distemper virus infection can be fatal and if dogs survive, they are usually left with permanent brain damage. It severely damages a dog’s nerve system and brain. Early symptoms in dogs can include discharge from their eyes and nose. Symptoms tend to accelerate quickly to spasms, seizures and death. It is spread through saliva, air droplets and urine
Canine Infectious Hepatitis
This is given every 3years once the primary course is completed. It is part of the “Nobivac DHP” vaccine.
Canine Infectious Hepatitis is caused by infection of Adenovirus 1. It causes severe liver and kidney disease which is very painful and can be fatal. It can also cause bleeding disorders and permanent damage to the eyes. It can survive in the environment for many months and is usually transmitted through saliva, urine, faeces, blood and the nasal discharge of infected dogs.
Canine parvovirus
This is given every 3years once the primary course is completed. It is part of the “Nobivac DHP” vaccine.
Canine parvovirus is a highly infectious virus which used to cause a very high number of puppy deaths. Thanks to vaccinations it is becoming less common. It causes severe bloody vomiting and diarrhoea and even with the most specialist intensive treatment, it is usually fatal. It can affect a dog of any age and some breeds are particularly susceptible so many need more frequent vaccination. These higher risk breeds include black and tan coloured Dobermans, Rottweilers and Pinschers.
Leptospirosis
This is given every year once the primary course is completed. It is part of the “Nobivac Lepto 4” vaccine
Leptospirosis is a bacteria which can cause serious disease in many different species, including humans, dogs, cows and rodents. In humans it is called “Weil’s Disease” and there is no vaccination available for humans. In dogs and humans it causes damage to multiple organs, especially their kidneys and liver. It can be treated with long courses of high dose antibiotics. If they survive, affected people and animals are usually left with long term health problems.
There are 4 different serovars (versions) of Leptospirosis in the UK, all which pose a human and pet health threat. Older vaccinations only protect against 2 serovars (“Lepto 2”) and so we recommend a 4 serovar vaccine (Lepto 4.) They are made by the same company and are subject to all the same rigorous clinical trials and testing. Both vaccines are equally safe to give.
Kennel Cough
This is given as needed, usually once a year for at-risk dogs. It is part of the “Nobivac KC” vaccine.
There are a number of different viruses and bacteria which cause a conditon called “kennel cough.” The kennel cough vaccine is for one of the most common bacterial strains (Bortedella Bronchiseptica.) These viruses and bacteria cause a harsh, retching coughing due to an infection in the dog’s upper airways.
It is not usually serious, but it can be uncomfortable and usually lasts 4-6 weeks. Dogs with weak immune systems can occasionally develop pneumonia due to the infection travelling into their lungs. A lot of dogs suffer from a long term tickly cough after having a kennel cough infection. It is highly infectious and is spread through air droplets.
Rabies (given every 3years for dogs travelling abroad)
Rabies is caused by a virus and causes disease in humans and many species, including dogs. Once symptoms appear in affected humans or dogs, it is nearly 100% fatal. The United Kingdom is classified as Rabies-Free so your dog only needs a rabies vaccine if they are travelling abroad.
Canine Herpes (given if needed for breeding animals)
Infection with Canine Herpes virus doesn’t typically cause symptoms in adult dogs. However, it is a leading cause of puppy stillbirths and neonatal deaths. Vaccination is only necessary in breeding animals. It is not transmissible to humans.