Many do not understand the difference between the normal puppy shots Annual boosters and Canine influenza. The following articles I have combined for a really good read and simple understanding.
What Is the Meaning of DHLPP Vaccine for Dogs?
By Cindy Quarters
CANINE VACCINES. DHPP/DHLPP: This is often referred to as simply the “distemper shot”. In actuality, this combination vaccine shot is protecting your dog from 4 different diseases. The acronym means distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.
The DHLPP vaccine can spare your pet a great deal of suffering, and at the same time can protect you from huge, unexpected vet bills. This shot protects your dog against five serious, often deadly, diseases, and even dogs that stay home all the time should be vaccinated
Distemper
The “D” in the DHLPP means that the vaccine protects against distemper. This extremely contagious viral infection can be deadly, especially in puppies or in dogs weakened by other illnesses, stress or old age. A dog with distemper generally looks very ill, with runny eyes and nose, coughing and a fever. He will usually also have diarrhea and vomiting. Eventually the disease affects the nervous system, causing seizures, confusion and partial paralysis.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is the “H” in the DHLPP vaccine. It is a very contagious virus that infects the liver and other internal organs. Often the first sign of hepatitis in a dog is when a cloudy blue layer forms over his eyes. He may show other signs of liver failure as well. The disease is difficult to treat once contracted, and is often fatal.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis, the DHLPP’s “L,” is a disease that both pets and people can get. Unlike the other parts of the DHLPP, leptospirosis is a bacteria, not a virus. It can be transmitted through bodily fluids or through the consumption of infected food or water. The first symptoms are fever, aches and pain, but eventually kidney failure sets in, and an infected dog will be extremely thirsty. It can be fatal, but leptospirosis is not a problem in all parts of the country, so some vets recommend against including this in your dog’s routine shots.
Parainfluenza
The least deadly of all the diseases that the DHLPP shot protects your dog against is the first “P,” parainfluenza. While it is highly contagious, parainfluenza is not normally deadly and can be successfully treated. The symptoms of coughing, sneezing and a runny nose can make your dog very miserable for awhile, but it will eventually go away.
Parvovirus
The final “P” in the DHLPP stands for parvovirus, more specifically, canine parvovirus, since there are many types of parvoviruses that infect most types of animals. According to the doctors at California’s Mar Vista Veterinary Hospital, this virus is relatively recent, and was not discovered until 1967. The disease usually affects puppies, causing diarrhea – often bloody -- and vomiting that can lead to serious weight loss. It may be fatal, but is treatable if caught early.
Canine influenza is an important respiratory disease for socially active dogs
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Canine influenza viruses (CIV H3N8 and CIV H3N2) cause a respiratory infection in dogs that is often referred to as 'Canine Flu'. Canine influenza virus (CIV) is one of the causes of CIRDC (Canine Infectious Disease Complex) - also called 'Canine Cough' or 'Kennel Cough'. Two different canine influenza viruses have been isolated in the US:
- CIV H3N2
- CIV H3N8
CIV H3N2 just recently emerged in the Chicago outbreak of 2015. This virus is of avian origin and not related to the earlier CIV H3N8 virus, which is of equine origin. Therefore, dogs at risk should be vaccinated against both viruses.
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Ending COLS16What Is the Meaning of DHLPP Vaccine for Dogs?
By Cindy Quarters
CANINE VACCINES. DHPP/DHLPP: This is often referred to as simply the “distemper shot”. In actuality, this combination vaccine shot is protecting your dog from 4 different diseases. The acronym means distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.
The DHLPP vaccine can spare your pet a great deal of suffering, and at the same time can protect you from huge, unexpected vet bills. This shot protects your dog against five serious, often deadly, diseases, and even dogs that stay home all the time should be vaccinated
Distemper
The “D” in the DHLPP means that the vaccine protects against distemper. This extremely contagious viral infection can be deadly, especially in puppies or in dogs weakened by other illnesses, stress or old age. A dog with distemper generally looks very ill, with runny eyes and nose, coughing and a fever. He will usually also have diarrhea and vomiting. Eventually the disease affects the nervous system, causing seizures, confusion and partial paralysis.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is the “H” in the DHLPP vaccine. It is a very contagious virus that infects the liver and other internal organs. Often the first sign of hepatitis in a dog is when a cloudy blue layer forms over his eyes. He may show other signs of liver failure as well. The disease is difficult to treat once contracted, and is often fatal.
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis, the DHLPP’s “L,” is a disease that both pets and people can get. Unlike the other parts of the DHLPP, leptospirosis is a bacteria, not a virus. It can be transmitted through bodily fluids or through the consumption of infected food or water. The first symptoms are fever, aches and pain, but eventually kidney failure sets in, and an infected dog will be extremely thirsty. It can be fatal, but leptospirosis is not a problem in all parts of the country, so some vets recommend against including this in your dog’s routine shots.
Parainfluenza
The least deadly of all the diseases that the DHLPP shot protects your dog against is the first “P,” parainfluenza. While it is highly contagious, parainfluenza is not normally deadly and can be successfully treated. The symptoms of coughing, sneezing and a runny nose can make your dog very miserable for awhile, but it will eventually go away.
Parvovirus
The final “P” in the DHLPP stands for parvovirus, more specifically, canine parvovirus, since there are many types of parvoviruses that infect most types of animals. According to the doctors at California’s Mar Vista Veterinary Hospital, this virus is relatively recent, and was not discovered until 1967. The disease usually affects puppies, causing diarrhea – often bloody -- and vomiting that can lead to serious weight loss. It may be fatal, but is treatable if caught early.
Canine influenza is an important respiratory disease for socially active dogs
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Canine influenza viruses (CIV H3N8 and CIV H3N2) cause a respiratory infection in dogs that is often referred to as 'Canine Flu'. Canine influenza virus (CIV) is one of the causes of CIRDC (Canine Infectious Disease Complex) - also called 'Canine Cough' or 'Kennel Cough'. Two different canine influenza viruses have been isolated in the US:
- CIV H3N2
- CIV H3N8
CIV H3N2 just recently emerged in the Chicago outbreak of 2015. This virus is of avian origin and not related to the earlier CIV H3N8 virus, which is of equine origin. Therefore, dogs at risk should be vaccinated against both viruses.
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CIV H3N2 just recently emerged in the Chicago outbreak of 2015. This virus is of avian origin and not related to the earlier CIV H3N8 virus, which is of equine origin. Therefore, dogs at risk should be vaccinated against both viruses.
Canine influenza viruses are relatively new viruses, so virtually all dogs are susceptible to infection when they are newly exposed because they have not built up natural immunity. Most dogs that develop CIV infection have a mild illness, but some dogs become very sick and require treatment.Merck Animal Health offers vaccines against both strains of canine influenza virus. Just recently Nobivac Canine Flu Bivalent has been launched. This vaccine aids in the control of disease associated with Canine Influenza Virus H3N8 and H3N2 infection.
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Canine Influenza Update
By now you may have heard about the Canine Influenza outbreak in and around the Chicago area, which spread to 30 States as of June 2016. Another hot spot was Georgia. The strain found in both outbreaks was H3N2. Merck Animal Health would like to make sure that you have the facts about the disease, and that all personnel treating potentially infected animals know how to protect other dogs from infection. Please surf this website for information.
http://www.doginfluenza.com/
