PARVOVIRUS
This highly contagious disease is especially dangerous for puppies. It causes severe diarrhea and vomiting. Untreated the fatality rate is almost 100%. The virus is very resistant to temperature extremes and disinfectants.
This highly contagious disease is especially dangerous for puppies. It causes severe diarrhea and vomiting. Untreated the fatality rate is almost 100%. The virus is very resistant to temperature extremes and disinfectants.
DISTEMPER
This highly contagious and often deadly disease can be spread by direct or indirect contact with eye and nose discharge of an infected pet. This is the primary killer of puppies.
This highly contagious and often deadly disease can be spread by direct or indirect contact with eye and nose discharge of an infected pet. This is the primary killer of puppies.
BORDETELLA
Also called Kennel Cough, this is a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system. It is spread by nose secretions, and causes a harsh cough to develop.
Also called Kennel Cough, this is a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system. It is spread by nose secretions, and causes a harsh cough to develop.
PARAINFLUENZA
A mild respiratory infection that can be severe in younger puppies, and is transmitted by nose secretions.
A mild respiratory infection that can be severe in younger puppies, and is transmitted by nose secretions.
ADENOVIRUS TYPE 1 & 2
Adenovirus type 1 attacks the liver and causes hepatitis. It is spread by contact with contaminated body fluids or feces. Adenovirus type 2 is similar to kennel cough.
Adenovirus type 1 attacks the liver and causes hepatitis. It is spread by contact with contaminated body fluids or feces. Adenovirus type 2 is similar to kennel cough.
LYME
This is a bacterial infection that is spread by certain types of ticks. Advanced infection symptoms include: Fever, swollen joints, and organ failure causing death.
This is a bacterial infection that is spread by certain types of ticks. Advanced infection symptoms include: Fever, swollen joints, and organ failure causing death.
RABIES
The most fatal disease to both humans and our pets. It is transmitted through bites or scratches from an infected animal, and attacks the brain and central nervous system. In Alberta, it is primarily transmitted through bats, skunks and raccoons. It is a federally reportable disease, meaning that if it is even suspected it must be reported.
The most fatal disease to both humans and our pets. It is transmitted through bites or scratches from an infected animal, and attacks the brain and central nervous system. In Alberta, it is primarily transmitted through bats, skunks and raccoons. It is a federally reportable disease, meaning that if it is even suspected it must be reported.