Dundee Memorial Animal Care Center Services

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Vaccinations (see below)

Equine Care

Nutritional Consultation

Preventive Care

In-House Laboratory Tests

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Dundee Memorial
Animal Clinic
1200 Broadway
Silver Cliff, CO 81252

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"Old age means
realizing you
will never own
all the dogs you
wanted to." -
Joe Gores

Protecting your best friend
One of the most important things you can do to give your
dog a long and healthy life is to ensure that he or she is
vaccinated against common canine diseases. Your dog's
mother gave her puppy immunity from disease for the first
few weeks of existence by providing disease-fighting
antibodies in her milk. After that period it's up to you, with
the help and advice of your veterinarian, to provide that
protection through vaccination.
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines contain small quantities of altered or "killed"
viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms.
When administered, they stimulate your dog's immune
system to produce disease-fighting cells and protiens - or
antibodies - to protect your dog against disease.
When should my dog be vaccinated?
The immunity that a puppy has at birth begins to diminish
sometime between 6 and 12 weeks. Initial vaccination
usually occurs at 6 weeks of age and is repeated every 2-4
weeks until the puppy is between 3-4 months old.
Thereafter, your dog will require repeat vaccinations at
regular intervals for the rest of his or her life. Above all,
follow the vaccination schedule recommended by your
veterinarian - if there is too long an interval between the
first vaccination and the booster, your dog may have to
undergo the series all over again.

How effective is vaccination?
Like any drug treatment or surgical
procedure, vaccinations connot be
100% guaranteed. However, used
in conjunction with proper nu-
trition and acceptable sanitary
conditions, vaccination is
clearly your pet's best defense
against disease.
Plus, when you consider
what treating a serious
illness can cost you and
your beloved dog in
terms of both
money and
distress, pre-
vention
through
vaccination
definately
is the
better
choice.

Which vaccinations should my dog receive?
Most veterinarians believe that your pet should be protected against
those diseases which are most common, highly contagious and
which cause serious illness. Such diseases could include Canine
Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine
Tracheobronchitis and Rabies. Other vaccinations may be
recommended, based on your veterinarian's evaluation of the risks
posed by such factors as your dog's particular heredity, environment
and lifestyle.

DISTEMPER: Distemper is one of the two most important diseases of dogs. It is very widespread, and nearly every dog will
be exposed to distemper within the first year of life in our area. Signs include coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of
appetite, fever, and discharges from the eyes and/or nose. "Squinting" of the eyes is often the first sign observed. Once the
virus enters the nervous system, convulsions, twitches, or partial paralysis become evident. It is spread through all body
secretions and is highly contagious. It is usually fatal.

PARVOVIRUS: Since its devastating worldwide appearance in 1978, most dog owners have heard of parvo. It is
transmitted through direct contact with an infected dog's feces. A dog that recovers from the disease remains a "carrier"
spreading the virus in its bowel movements for 1-3 months. Signs include vomiting, fever, depression, and diarrhea, which
often will contain large amounts of blood. There is another form where the virus attacks the heart muscle causing a heart
attack and death. The younger the pet, the GREATER the chance of death. The death rate is very high in dogs under 4-6
months of age.

Dogs remain susceptible to Parvovirus infection until TWO WEEKS
AFTER THE LAST INJECTION in the vaccination series. This is the
MOST SERIOUS and FATAL disease we see today.

INFECTIOUS CANINE HEPATITIS: Canine hepatitis affects the dog's
liver. Spread through an infected dog's urine, exposure can mean
anything from a mild infection to death. Puppies are at the most risk
with this disease. Vaccination has controlled this disease for several
years, making it rarely seen by the veterinarian today.

LEPTOSPIROSIS: "Lepto" is a bacterial infection that affects the dog's kidneys. It can reside as a low-level infection for
months or years, infecting other dogs while weakening your pet. It is controlled by vaccination.

CANINE COUGH COMPLEX: Technically known as "tracheobronchitis," it is an upper respiratory infection with the major
sign being a persistent, dry, hacking cough. It often lasts several weeks and is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. It is caused by several
viruses and bacteria, which are included in the vaccination.

CORONAVIRUS: Corona virus is an intestinal infection resulting in diarrhea, vomiting, and depression. It is HIGHLY
CONTAGIOUS and can be FATAL. Research shows it often co-exixts with "Parvo" at the same time in many dogs.

RABIES: Rabies is a FATAL INFECTION of the nervous system that attacks all warm-blooded animals, including humans.
Rabies has become synonymous with the image of a vicious dog. Rabies is a public health hazard and a personal risk to all
pet owners. Many states require vaccination against rabies, and most veterinarians recommend vaccination for all dogs and
cats, regardless of state law. Rabies can be transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Even dogs kept indoors can
come in contact with a rabies carrier in a basement, garage, or attic. Because there is no cure for rabies, vaccination is
your pet's only protection.

NOTE: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus are all available in one injection. A
series of injections are required to develop the high level of immunity required in our area. Bordetella Bronchitis and
Rabies must be given as separate injections.

Canine Vaccinations

Vaccinations for Cats

Your cat may be exposed to many diseases during its lifetime. Many are
preventable, while others may be treated or controlled. Routine examinations,
including vaccinations, may help keep your cat healthy and free of disease. Your
veterinarian can recommend the best vaccination protocol to help keep your pet
healthy, happy and free of many infectious diseases.

RABIES is a fatal disease that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including
cats and humans.

FELINE PANLEUKOPENIA or FELINE DISTEMPER is caused by a highly
contagious virus that may cause loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. The
disease may be especially severe in kittens and is potentially fatal.

FELINE VIRAL RHINOTRACHEITIS (FVR) or FELINE
HERPESVIRUS is one of the causes of upper respiratory
disease in cats.

FELINE CALICIVIRUS causes upper respiratory disease.
Infected cats may show clinical signs such as sneezing, fever,
ulcers in the mouth and limping.

FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS (FeLV) is the most common
cause of serious illness and death in cats. It also causes about
one-third of all cancer deaths in cats. This virus suppresses the
cat's immune system, leaving the cat susceptible to other
infections.

CHLAMYDOPHILA FELIS (pueumonitis) is a bacterium
that causes upper respiratory disease. Infected cats often
experience sneezing and discharge from the eyes and nose.

Dundee Memorial will help keep you up-to-date with
pet service reminders (vaccinations, exams, etc.) for
each of your pets. We'll mail you a reminder card so
that you never fall behind on keeping your pets
vaccinated, healthy and safe.
When you get your reminder card in the mail, make
sure to make your appointment right away for a day
and time that's most convenient for you.
In the end, keeping up with your pet's veterinary care
will save you money, and you'll have healthier pets!