Puppies and
unvaccinated dogs as well as dogs with immune dysfunction are prone to this disease.
Not exact matches
Protect your puppy with preventive vaccinations
as recommended by your veterinarian, and prevent contact with other
unvaccinated dogs.
An
unvaccinated dog can be at risk of death in
as little
as two hours after noticeable signs.
You can also avoid places where
unvaccinated dogs may frequent, such
as dog parks or places where strays like to hang out.
Oregon law requires all
dogs to be vaccinated against rabies
as early
as three months of age;
unvaccinated pets that may have been in contact with rabid animals (such
as bats) must be quarantined for six months or euthanized.
Distemper is most commonly seen in young
dogs, although
unvaccinated, immunocompromised or otherwise stressed
dogs of all ages are at risk of contracting the virus
as well.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Meowing Vet wants to inform pet owners about the risk of Leptospirosis in
unvaccinated dogs and how this zoonotic disease can cause kidney failure and liver disease in humans
as well.