Franklin Vets
Franklin Vets - excellence in veterinary care for dairy, farming, lifestyle, equine and household pets. BESTPRACTICE ACCREDITED NZ.
Even the best-cared-for pets are at risk of coming into contact with diseases either directly from other animals or indirectly from the environment e.g. from the air, dust or discharges from animals.
The young are most susceptible to disease. Vaccinations can commence at six weeks of age for puppies, followed by booster vaccinations throughout your pet’s life. Our vets will advise you on which vaccinations are required and the frequency.
Vanguard® Plus 5 or Nobivac DHPPi, which contains canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), canine parainfluenza virus and canine parvovirus. It is indicated for the vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in preventing canine distemper caused by canine distemper (CD) virus, infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) caused by canine adenovirus type 1 (CAV-1), respiratory disease caused by canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2), canine parainfluenza (CPI) virus and canine parvoviral enteritis caused by canine parvovirus (CPV). As we take the safety of our patients very seriously, in light of the recent very rare cases of distemper with Vanguard Plus 5 in young dogs, we have decided to switch to Nobivac DHPPi in puppies less than 6 months of age.
Leptoguard or Nobivac Lepto - For vaccination of healthy dogs as an aid in preventing leptospirosis caused by Leptospira interrogans serotype copenhageni.
Canine Parvovirus
A highly contagious and often fatal viral gastroenteritis that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Parvovirus is most severe in young dogs.
What is a Parvo Antibody Test and why should I do it?
Canine Distemper
A highly contagious and often fatal viral disease with a wide range of symptoms such as loss of appetite, runny eyes, and nose, vomiting, coughing, and/or nervous symptoms which may be ongoing.
Canine Hepatitis
A viral disease, mainly in younger dogs, affects the liver, resulting in vomiting, loss of appetite, and jaundice.
Canine Cough
A complex highly contagious disease caused by a number of different organisms affecting the respiratory system. A dry harsh cough develops which is seldom fatal but debilitating and can last several weeks.
Canine Leptospirosis
A severe bacterial liver and kidney disease spread in water contaminated by infected animals (commonly rats, sheep & cattle) which is fatal in the majority of cases. Symptoms include fever, jaundice, vomiting, and sore muscles. Importantly, this disease can be spread from infected dogs to their owners.
If regular vaccines in a previously vaccinated dog have lapsed by more than 6 months, it will require two vaccinations with Leptoguard to get back on track, but only one with Vanguard Plus 5.
You can combine your vaccination appointment with our preventative care screening! Uncover health issues before your pet begins to show symptoms with blood, urine and faecal testing at the time of their vaccinations.
Franklin Vets - excellence in veterinary care for dairy, farming, lifestyle, equine and household pets. BESTPRACTICE ACCREDITED NZ.
