Vaccines Offered
Canine
Rabies - Rabies is a disease that can be transmitted from infected animals by either being bitten or from contact with infected saliva. The number one way to prevent the spread of Rabies is the rabies vaccination. NH State Law requires every dog to have an up-to-date Rabies vaccine, due to the fact that Rabies it is a public health issue.
DA2P - commonly referred to as the “distemper” vaccine. It protects against canine distemper (neurological or brain disease) and additionally, adenovirus (liver disease), and parvovirus (severe intestinal disease).
Bordetella - also known as the “kennel cough” vaccine because it protects against some strains of the contagious respiratory disease. This vaccination is recommended for all puppies and dogs, especially those at high risk such as dogs attending boarding, grooming or training classes. Dogs can be carriers of the disease, while others become very ill.
Leptospirosis – known as “lepto” for short, this a deadly bacterial disease spread by wildlife. It causes acute renal (kidney) failure in dogs. This bacteria can survive for long periods in water and wet grass. Any dog who swims or drinks from puddles or streams is susceptible.
Lyme - a potentially serious tick-borne illness that can affect your dog, causing lameness, anorexia, fever, stiffness, swollen joints and lethargy. This vaccine is recommended for all dogs and puppies that live in New England.
Feline
Rabies - Rabies is a disease that can be transmitted from infected animals by either being bitten or from contact with infected saliva. The number one way to prevent the spread of Rabies is the rabies vaccination. NH State Law requires every dog to have an up-to-date Rabies vaccine, due to the fact that Rabies it is a public health issue.
FVRCP - commonly referred to as “feline distemper”. The abbreviation stands for Panleukopenia, Calicivirus and Rhinotracheitis. Both rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus) and calicivirus cause upper respiratory infections (sneezing, runny eyes and nose), while the panleukopenia virus may cause death of young kittens and severe diarrhea in older cats.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) - an often fatal, incurable virus in cats. There are vaccinations available for FeLV, which we strongly recommend giving to all cats that either go outdoors or come in contact with a cat that does.