Canine Vaccines | Hoschton Animal Hospital

This is a list of the vaccines we offer at our hospital in addition to rabies. Please see the vaccination page for information on rabies in canines.

The vaccine for this disease has been an instrumental factor in reducing the number of dogs who suffer from this disease.
Typical signs include overgrowth of footpads, pneumonia, coughing, excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. Puppies are typical victims of this disease, and prognosis has typically been poor.
Although this disease is not common, we still see occasional cases
We administer this vaccine on an annual or tri-annual basis depending on the risk to your pet.

Unvaccinated puppies in our area are commonly found with this deadly virus.
This virus lives in the environment for up to a year and is HIGHLY contagious.
Signs begin with loose stool and progress to bloody diarrhea, vomiting, depression, and anorexia. Immediate treatment is mandatory for best outcome.
One vaccine alone is not protective. At least two vaccinations, 2-4 weeks apart are required for immunity.

Kennel cough, the common name that is given to infectious canine tracheobronchitis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease among dogs.
Unvaccinated puppies and young dogs, or immunocompromised dogs might experience the most severe symptoms of the disease.
Dry hacking cough is the most common symptom progressing in severe cases; symptoms can include pneumonia, inappetence, fever, lethargy and even death.
Two forms of this vaccine are available: injectable and intranasal (in the nose). It is not uncommon for your pet to have a mild reaction to this vaccine with nasal discharge and a mild cough. This lets us know your pet’s immune system is healthy and is mounting a good immune response.

This bacteria (spirochete) is common where wildlife is found and is transmitted by urine. All it takes is a drink from an infected water source or stepping on a puddle of infected urine.
Common carriers of this organism are canines, rodents, cattle, swine, racoons, possums, and skunks.
It causes kidney failure in both dogs and humans.
Dogs of all sizes are at risk. In a recent study, 40% of reported cases were in dogs under 25 lbs. of weight.
We vaccinate with a product that protects your dog from the four most common types of “lepto” for everyone’s protection.

In 2004, a strain of influenza (H3N8) was discovered to cause disease in dogs.
Because this virus is new to canines, their immune system has difficulty fighting it off and vaccination is their only means of prevention.
H3N8 is a highly contagious virus and has caused many kennels and a few veterinary clinics to close their doors to canine patients for a month.
Common symptoms are excessive nasal discharge, pneumonia, cough and high fever.
Two vaccines, 2-4 weeks apart are now required to board your dog with us, and many kennels in the surrounding area require the same.

This disease causes diarrhea most commonly in puppies.
Most canines develop a natural immunity to this disease with age, and thus is only needed during the puppy vaccines.