+ Canine Care Small Animal Management

Vital Signs Common Diseases Vaccinations

Vital Signs

+ Vital Signs: Observe the behavior of your canine, sometimes they may act a certain way that others will think is odd but is normal for your canine. Your dog may be laying down more than usual or may be depressed Also check for mucus or discharge in: Feces Urine Nostrils

+ Heart Rate: speed of heart beats per minute beats per minute To check heart rate, place hand over the chest by the hear and count how many heart beats you can hear in a minute. Alternative: Inside of the back leg can also be used take the pulse

+ Respiratory Rate: the number of breaths per minute breaths per minute To check: There are two ways to check the respiratory rate 1. Observe the chest as canine inhales and exhales 2. Wet your finger and place in front of the canines nostril as they breathe.

+ Temperature: measurement of heat in the body degrees Fahrenheit To take Temperature: Take a thermometer, a human digital one works just fine, insert into rectum of canine, wait until it beeps Always have a separate one for the canine, never use one already used by humans.

+ Exceptions: Pregnant Females Puppies Dog that has been playing outside/inside

Common Diseases

+ Distemper Virus Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus 2) Parainfluenza Parvovirus Leptospirosis Bordetella Rabies

+ Distemper Virus Contagious and serious viral illness with no cure. Airborne spread of disease or through direct contact with an infected animal. Attacks the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system. Symptoms: High FeverReddened eyes Nasal dischargeLethargy VomitingDiarrhea SeizuresParalysis Attacks of hysteria

+ Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus 2) One of the infectious agents commonly associated with canine infectious tracheobronchitis. Spread through respiratory secretions, urine and feces. Young dogs most susceptible. Symptoms: Dry hacking coughGagging Coughing up white, foamy dischargeFever Nasal Discharge

+ Parainfluenza A common and highly contagious cause of infectious tracheobronchitis. Also known as canine influenza virus, greyhound disease, and race flu. More severe than kennel cough. Symptoms: Dry or hacking coughFever Difficulty breathingRunny nose SneezingRunny eyes Possible pneumonia

+ Parvovirus A highly contagious, very aggressive and sometimes rapidly fatal gastrointestinal virus. Transmission is by direct contact with infected animals, feces and objects containing virus particles. Majority of cases in puppies between 6 weeks and 6 months. Symptoms: Severe, bloody diarrheaFever VomitingSevere weight loss LethargyDehydration

+ Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is an infection of bacterial spirochetes. Spirochetes are spiral, or corkscrew-shaped bacteria which infiltrate the system by burrowing into the skin. Infection of the liver or kidneys can be fatal. Younger animals are at the highest risk. Zoonotic disease. Sypmtoms FeverSoar muscles Stiffness in musclesShivering WeaknessDepression Lack of appetiteVomiting DiarrheaDark red speckled gums Yellow skinDifficulty breathing

+ Bordetella Also known as Kennel Cough. Highly contagious respiratory disease among dogs. Puppies can suffer the most severe complications since they have an underdeveloped immune system. Older dogs and pregnant dogs are also at higher risk. Symptoms: Dry HackingWatery eyes CoughingLack of appetite SneezingWatery Nasal Discharge

+ Rabies Severe, often fatal, viral polioencephalitis. Affects the gray matter of the brain and central nervous system. Zoonotic disease. 10 day quarantine for suspected infected dogs. Symptoms: FeverSeizures ParalysisJaw is dropped Inability to swallow Lack of coordination AggressionExcessive salivation Change in tone of bark

Vaccinations

+ Vaccines DHPP DHLPP Bordetella Rabies

+ DHPP D- Distemper H- Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus 2) P- Parainfluenza P- Parvovirus Protects the dog from the above listed diseases. Subcutaneous Injection.

+ DHLPP D- Distemper H- Hepatitis (Canine Adenovirus 2) L- Leptospirosis P- Parainfluenza P- Parvovirus Protects the dog from the above listed diseases. Subcutaneous injection

+ Bordetella Protects the dog against kennel cough Administered by either subcutaneous injection or intranasally. Should be given before animal is boarded or if they are going to be around other animals who may have kennel cough.

+ Rabies State law mandates that dogs be vaccinated for rabies. Puppies should be vaccinated for rabies around 3-4 months of age and then annually after that. Subcutaneous injection

+ Vaccine Schedule 6-8wks10-12 wks 16 wks20wksBooster DHPPX DHLPPXXXX BordetellaXX RabiesXX