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That’s three puppies dying every day from this disease. It is often so heart-breaking for their owners, who are often vulnerable themselves,” says Dr Kelman.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E “For many people, such as the homeless, the elderly, and concession card holders, vaccination costs are a barrier for them to prevent their beloved companions from catching, suffering or die from this disease – even though this disease is totally preventable and vaccines are readily available. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs a volunteer-based organisation, we rely on people just like you to achieve our ambitious goal – to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Efund vaccination programs that reduce and eventually eradicate this deadly disease\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E – protecting our ‘best friends’ in living disadvantaged areas and groups.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe need your help to \u003Cb\u003Erun vaccination clinics in Parvo hotspots\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgT7MUEPAFeK4OPUdp_uKebTsmfDLIWX0QoqwMXVNVzUn7ZYRYg7ogVhS9vbC72_WYYrjJe59QL_vimItUoPy4_TDEgsAo3VPDd-JPQiiAYt_efCBlDW86ee_2PC1LlJvW1tIqutaxylgiZcbGmgIsamujors9BtC1nDgFqBAro2IzKNSbxV0mwKP_E\/s1657\/Paws_for_A_Purpose_Vaccination_Clinic_Rockhampton_3_puppies_in_a_blue_tub_waiting_for_Parvo_vaccination.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1245\" data-original-width=\"1657\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgT7MUEPAFeK4OPUdp_uKebTsmfDLIWX0QoqwMXVNVzUn7ZYRYg7ogVhS9vbC72_WYYrjJe59QL_vimItUoPy4_TDEgsAo3VPDd-JPQiiAYt_efCBlDW86ee_2PC1LlJvW1tIqutaxylgiZcbGmgIsamujors9BtC1nDgFqBAro2IzKNSbxV0mwKP_E\/s16000\/Paws_for_A_Purpose_Vaccination_Clinic_Rockhampton_3_puppies_in_a_blue_tub_waiting_for_Parvo_vaccination.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto Credit: \u003Cb\u003EPaws for A Purpose\u003C\/b\u003E - one of the vaccination clinics held in Rockhampton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYour contribution can help and make sure a puppy doesn’t catch Parvo. Please join our community of supporters fighting against Parvo to save puppies lives and stop the heartache of families.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Donations can be made at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsforapurpose.org\/bindi.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.pawsforapurpose.org\/bindi.html\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECase Study: Bindi defeats Parvo… just!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNtW_80F0T7_qFCriA4NjR8dhmsCRDyiG-kSoWMrCtUV-Nl9YFPoLESUDPSiVMrPrKy6ub0K2PORDau1pH9UjOF88UAM-oqlcFFQWM_cJHYMCL-DCKRCRdOpvoptFjOLQVLzcVN5McJatFxdR_KX7zBrtwgBXXp8CF6ok3JfVez16oebMvpwK7uVDr\/s960\/Staffy_Bindi_recovered_from_Parvovirus.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"960\" data-original-width=\"768\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgNtW_80F0T7_qFCriA4NjR8dhmsCRDyiG-kSoWMrCtUV-Nl9YFPoLESUDPSiVMrPrKy6ub0K2PORDau1pH9UjOF88UAM-oqlcFFQWM_cJHYMCL-DCKRCRdOpvoptFjOLQVLzcVN5McJatFxdR_KX7zBrtwgBXXp8CF6ok3JfVez16oebMvpwK7uVDr\/w320-h400\/Staffy_Bindi_recovered_from_Parvovirus.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EParvo is a horrible disease. It can cause\u003Cb\u003E terrible vomiting\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Ediarrhoea\u003C\/b\u003E, followed by \u003Cb\u003Edehydration and immune suppression\u003C\/b\u003E, and sadly in many cases death – particularly in puppies. Caley knows this all too well and has let us share her story.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver two years ago, Caley brought Bindi (a beautiful brindle Staffy) home to join her lovely family of two dogs, two cats, and a bird - plus Caley and her husband, James.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBindi soon captured the family’s heart with her cheeky and sassy personality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EShe loved doing training tricks with Caley and learnt to pack away her toys, wipe her paws when she came inside, wave at people and more.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEo3DBdZbLEVlDcnNRlaTv-c_6MyGepmG3coAweEVJkST_tWxAyW650W9qfgSeMRJYltDP7k0NsW6JdMj92VAxjQ8AlRHVpmhY1ZJFG4RedhWKW0kgQLYd1CyzelnrcUl1IV4X1HL0Km7KhH6pPei-mNKME4y_SlPsnglyLUJMeXc5KYqq2lcKfSrd\/s848\/Staffy_Bindi_struck_with_Parvovirus_and_refusing_all_food.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"848\" data-original-width=\"720\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgEo3DBdZbLEVlDcnNRlaTv-c_6MyGepmG3coAweEVJkST_tWxAyW650W9qfgSeMRJYltDP7k0NsW6JdMj92VAxjQ8AlRHVpmhY1ZJFG4RedhWKW0kgQLYd1CyzelnrcUl1IV4X1HL0Km7KhH6pPei-mNKME4y_SlPsnglyLUJMeXc5KYqq2lcKfSrd\/w340-h400\/Staffy_Bindi_struck_with_Parvovirus_and_refusing_all_food.jpg\" width=\"340\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEverything was going so well, until 16 May 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe date Caley still remembers so clearly. Early in the morning, Caley woke up to hear Bindi vomiting. After that had eased, she offered Bindi breakfast, but Bindi refused that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECaley then offered Bindi chicken, because she was told that it was good for an upset tummy. Bindi took the chicken in her mouth, looking repulsed, then started to spit it out, which was very weird.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrom that moment,\u003Cb\u003E she refused all food that day and became more and more lethargic\u003C\/b\u003E. Her water intake became less and less.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E At 9pm that evening, Caley felt that there was something seriously wrong with Bindi. She told her husband at work. He came home. They took Bindi to a vet in the nearest town – Wagga. They arrived at 10:30pm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWNj3PSqFbAi-2NRh9f4_IiyKU0QSXSKyxdJwSYGwPdDc1y1Eh2hD3WvMS_4lGZrWyETKHEhE2tQsTZ86RqzjpD_s2rjGq1kUDY8_0NuO0PmG7M2JE1TLoE99CxM9sdQqh1FYG_gLMYrmkzqZtOPG2TW8OU2FPPMy7eW4_FVLk5K9cr5zg-MnVQxhV\/s1440\/Staffy_Bindi_struck_with_Parvovirus_lethargic_lying_on_the_couch.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjWNj3PSqFbAi-2NRh9f4_IiyKU0QSXSKyxdJwSYGwPdDc1y1Eh2hD3WvMS_4lGZrWyETKHEhE2tQsTZ86RqzjpD_s2rjGq1kUDY8_0NuO0PmG7M2JE1TLoE99CxM9sdQqh1FYG_gLMYrmkzqZtOPG2TW8OU2FPPMy7eW4_FVLk5K9cr5zg-MnVQxhV\/w300-h400\/Staffy_Bindi_struck_with_Parvovirus_lethargic_lying_on_the_couch.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe vet took Bindi’s temperature. When they pulled out the thermometer, there was blood. Caley’s heart sank and said, “I hope it is not Parvo”. Unfortunately test results showed that it was Parvo.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Although Caley had never had any experience with Parvo, she had heard about that and knew that it was a very deadly disease. She was so worried.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDespite that the vet told her all the positive things that could go in Bindi’s favour, Caley was so convinced that she was going to lose Bindi. That night when she left the vet, she thought she would never see Bindi again. You can imagine how devastated Caley felt.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBindi was in the hospital for just under a week. She was in isolation\u003C\/b\u003E. No visitors were allowed. This just added more stress and anxiety to Caley. Caley rang the vet twice a day to check Bindi’s condition and restrained herself from doing more for the whole week.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Luckily the good news came. They could go and pick up Bindi. The one and half hours’ drive to the vet was the longest drive ever for Caley. She couldn’t wait to see her little girl. When Bindi saw Caley, she dragged the nurse (still holding the lead), jumped all over Caley and licked her face. They were all so excited.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Bindi was fortunate. Because of her young age – one year old, generally healthy condition and having taken two vaccine shots (\u003Cb\u003Edue to poor advice she'd only had two vaccinations\u003C\/b\u003E, a third might have prevented her getting Parvo altogether) – Bindi recovered and was reunited with the family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E Yet many puppies, actually 10,000 of them every year, are not that fortunate. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgifnKH698hYvB2JMxD-vkfTmyKItjwYg-MfpPBqpMuvsQgjm07Lch7Sbl4eajhhlu4HbMu96-oTwbGeLmsRnzaWZbEOeUW9WvGpPTVrJCkxVewZRwXZNDxkvnAtCLCwCC3BojgZCnJbWZFpK_TB7S2vDd7dQdsJYiOVKE-ywkL-Gjj69yU-u0EsWDY\/s1264\/Leptospirosis%20Outbreak%20Warning%20for%20Dogs%20-%20dog%20lying%20on%20the%20ground%20with%20mouse%20sniffing%20his%20nose.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"959\" data-original-width=\"1264\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgifnKH698hYvB2JMxD-vkfTmyKItjwYg-MfpPBqpMuvsQgjm07Lch7Sbl4eajhhlu4HbMu96-oTwbGeLmsRnzaWZbEOeUW9WvGpPTVrJCkxVewZRwXZNDxkvnAtCLCwCC3BojgZCnJbWZFpK_TB7S2vDd7dQdsJYiOVKE-ywkL-Gjj69yU-u0EsWDY\/s16000\/Leptospirosis%20Outbreak%20Warning%20for%20Dogs%20-%20dog%20lying%20on%20the%20ground%20with%20mouse%20sniffing%20his%20nose.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia urges dog owners to watch out for symptoms of this deadly bacterial disease\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollowing recent veterinary reports of exposure to a deadly bacterial disease in NSW and NT, leading animal welfare charity \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (Australia CAN) is urging pet owners to be cautious when out and about with their dog and watch for signs of leptospirosis infection. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELeptospirosis is a zoonotic disease (affecting both animals and humans) caused by bacteria found specifically in infected animal tissues and urine. Infection with Leptospira bacteria may cause \u003Cb\u003Eliver and kidney damage\u003C\/b\u003E; however, it can also \u003Cb\u003Eaffect the nervous and respiratory systems\u003C\/b\u003E, and in extreme cases cause death, according to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Veterinary Association\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (AVA). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“After weeks of wet weather – with more on the way – and an ongoing mouse plague, we remind pet owners of the risk of leptospirosis as \u003Cb\u003Ethe bacteria can live in water, soil or mud or be carried by rodents\u003C\/b\u003E,” says Trish Ennis, CEO of Australia CAN.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgmm373Wf4VUzF9tZsjOAV1ZuvxydrKDUZtY7ZtXyexJSDjRnUog6ofn1bcrkX4xtJEkwwG8BYJsJIouY8ygZI0AZhfewnrsgURJq36Vm1GaivJvD-bn6XswdjMu0_V8WDgfTZhQG_WNJPc7F4S8FR0NpGWqSuSbhew3UljZQz5OyswFa_bTLiLmA4\/s1000\/New%20Leptospirosis%20cases%20in%20Australia%20April%202022%20-%20dog%20drinking%20from%20stagnating%20water%20in%20the%20woods.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"750\" data-original-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhgmm373Wf4VUzF9tZsjOAV1ZuvxydrKDUZtY7ZtXyexJSDjRnUog6ofn1bcrkX4xtJEkwwG8BYJsJIouY8ygZI0AZhfewnrsgURJq36Vm1GaivJvD-bn6XswdjMu0_V8WDgfTZhQG_WNJPc7F4S8FR0NpGWqSuSbhew3UljZQz5OyswFa_bTLiLmA4\/s16000\/New%20Leptospirosis%20cases%20in%20Australia%20April%202022%20-%20dog%20drinking%20from%20stagnating%20water%20in%20the%20woods.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAustralia CAN promotes the human animal bond and responsible pet ownership through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt also represents the companion animal welfare work of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/australiacan.org.au\/who-we-are\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esix \u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Emember agencies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ethat provide rescue, shelter, re-homing, fostering, health care and enrichment services to more than 50,000 animals every year. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELast month, Northern Territory Health Director of the Centre for Disease Control, Dr Vicki Krause, announced known \u003Cb\u003Ehotspots for leptospirosis exposure\u003C\/b\u003E in the Fogg Dam and Harrison Dam areas in Greater Darwin, rural Darwin, the Katherine district, Finniss River, Tipperary, Daly River and Gunbalanya \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/createsend.com\/t\/t-D269EDCDA79DCBDE2540EF23F30FEDED\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E¹\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECases of leptospirosis have also been recently detected in NSW’s \u003Cb\u003EHunter region\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EMarrickville\u003C\/b\u003E and the \u003Cb\u003ENorthern\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003EBeaches\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au\/leptospirosis-alert\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E²\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, claiming two dogs in Sydney and leaving another critically ill. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOutdoor activities with your dog such as \u003Cb\u003Ewalking, camping and swimming\u003C\/b\u003E may increase the risk of infection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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For advice around vaccination and additional preventative measures to reduce the risk of infection, please contact your veterinarian. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Companion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECompanion Animal Network Australia (Australia CAN) is a registered charity representing the companion animal welfare work of our six member agencies. We rally support to develop and promote programs that deliver high welfare standards for companion animals. Together, our members provide rescue, shelter, re-homing, fostering, health care and enrichment services to more than 50,000 animals every year. Through national campaigns, partnerships and initiatives, we celebrate the human-animal bond and promote responsible pet ownership. We use our national voice to campaign for the humane treatment of all companion animals and we rally support for programmes that deliver high welfare standards. To discover more, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.australiacan.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.australiacan.org.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFollow Australia CAN on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CompanionAnimalNetworkAustralia\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/australia_can\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/australia-can\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 28th April 2022\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQO-iHgPDmSl1ZHq4j-xnEcx0_vw2c6uvewuRUeToVJ8e0pUmZXXPFCEh7_FGnPhOUfciDeLLZC68HwZSlfDB3yR9QyDoAoly5Oolsg-xcetReu5dgdE6QmzRK_8wEzhBtoA_H64tpUGQeSjD4JZglNK8ZPhp4u-YBCuJR6uphiQAnMOaNWlyvl6kD\/s1650\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_ParvoAlert_Program_vaccinating_Kelpie_pup_against_Parvo.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQO-iHgPDmSl1ZHq4j-xnEcx0_vw2c6uvewuRUeToVJ8e0pUmZXXPFCEh7_FGnPhOUfciDeLLZC68HwZSlfDB3yR9QyDoAoly5Oolsg-xcetReu5dgdE6QmzRK_8wEzhBtoA_H64tpUGQeSjD4JZglNK8ZPhp4u-YBCuJR6uphiQAnMOaNWlyvl6kD\/s16000\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_ParvoAlert_Program_vaccinating_Kelpie_pup_against_Parvo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EA series of heavily discounted parvovirus vaccination clinics are being rolled out across Australia to protect local pets from the puppy-killing parvovirus. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E20,000 canine parvovirus cases\u003C\/b\u003E occur across Australia annually and the most significant risk-factor for canine parvoviral disease in pet dogs is socioeconomic disadvantage – hence the focus on localised, discounted vaccination clinics for concession card holders. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECo-founder of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaws for A Purpose\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EDr Mark Kelman\u003C\/b\u003E says that disadvantaged regions report more canine parvovirus cases and higher euthanasia rates – creating enormous heartbreak from the loss of puppies in those communities. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Our focus now is to continue to widen our reach of vaccination clinics across Australia, building on successful efforts in \u003Cb\u003ERockhampton\u003C\/b\u003E and now \u003Cb\u003EWagga Wagga\u003C\/b\u003E, focussing on places where outbreaks have been identified by our parvo disease-surveillance website \u003Cb\u003EParvoALERT.com\u003C\/b\u003E,” Dr Kelman says. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Our research shows the highest canine parvovirus case numbers occur in rural and remote regions, which are also the most socio-economically disadvantaged. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“For example, in Rockhampton veterinarians recorded 233 canine parvovirus cases from 2016 to 2019 and in Wagga Wagga veterinarians recorded 420 canine parvovirus cases from 2014 to 2017. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“But actual cases are likely to be much higher than these reports, as many cases don’t get to vet clinics, which is why our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/11\/paws-for-purpose-launches-parvoalertcom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Enew ParvoALERT.com website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is so vital to help identify areas where we need to concentrate our vaccination efforts. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Given that rainfall is an identified risk factor for outbreaks of canine parvovirus, we are very concerned that the deluge of rain affecting Eastern Australia could lead to severe parvovirus outbreaks.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6BUrgw6M8FmfUjmwiaFlmAangfPwrU0YDogH45vRYtJWCSXINXFQu1HZmgo-7cO9myeVOQNIaYLb4VDXNxDkJA8k5Tr0Pj4sPc0Df--6afui19qorCpBK9MHmZwzUglZDg3_535rMVJBNOpeMvrufx6DL7rfk1FvefH7DbxV6_OV5d9CDJB-tATt_\/s2048\/Paws_for_Purpose_Vaccinating_Pups_against_Parvovirus_in_Wagga_Wagga.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1365\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6BUrgw6M8FmfUjmwiaFlmAangfPwrU0YDogH45vRYtJWCSXINXFQu1HZmgo-7cO9myeVOQNIaYLb4VDXNxDkJA8k5Tr0Pj4sPc0Df--6afui19qorCpBK9MHmZwzUglZDg3_535rMVJBNOpeMvrufx6DL7rfk1FvefH7DbxV6_OV5d9CDJB-tATt_\/s16000\/Paws_for_Purpose_Vaccinating_Pups_against_Parvovirus_in_Wagga_Wagga.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaws for A Purpose \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ehas just launched a clinic in Wagga Wagga where \u003Cb\u003E$15 parvovirus vaccinations or microchipping\u003C\/b\u003E are being offered to pets owned by local concession card holders, including pensioners, \u003Ci\u003ENewstart\u003C\/i\u003E recipients and health card holders.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocal Wagga Wagga veterinarian \u003Cb\u003EDr Ebony Schoenfeld\u003C\/b\u003E says the clinics are offering parvo vaccines at a significant discount to protect the pets of people in the community who may not normally be able to do so.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Parvovirus is a horrific disease that not only kills puppies and young adult dogs, but also causes awful suffering in the meantime.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E“\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is highly distressing for owners to lose their companion pets in this manner,” says Dr Schoenfeld.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTHOoNNC8IkNtD38Sa1mUqF1lxh7JLqgjhBmReCHLB-sO6n-cA6Uc61uYTS1nVKFYdvPSnxAQM_9xggTs1_nS_NqAf_40DDHZSTjtyto4ii3HEVj5xMPwHO7TYUPT30eIiD4Dd5-rCru-_l5fDUl69kpsQH2jg_Q9GFZzHjqulDWmpFVGmpcD-8XVq\/s1080\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_ParvoAlert_Program_Vaccination_Clinic_in_Wagga_Wagga.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTHOoNNC8IkNtD38Sa1mUqF1lxh7JLqgjhBmReCHLB-sO6n-cA6Uc61uYTS1nVKFYdvPSnxAQM_9xggTs1_nS_NqAf_40DDHZSTjtyto4ii3HEVj5xMPwHO7TYUPT30eIiD4Dd5-rCru-_l5fDUl69kpsQH2jg_Q9GFZzHjqulDWmpFVGmpcD-8XVq\/w400-h400\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_ParvoAlert_Program_Vaccination_Clinic_in_Wagga_Wagga.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“This discounted vaccination program will help pet owners to fully vaccinate their puppies and maintain yearly boosters for adult dogs against parvovirus, and in doing so, protect them from a potentially painful death. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Even if your dog never leaves your property,\u003Cb\u003E this virus can live in the environment for years\u003C\/b\u003E, and can be brought onto your property on your shoes or car tyres. That’s why vaccinating our entire canine community is so important.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDr Mark Kelman thanked Dr Schoenfeld and the many vets, volunteers and sponsors supporting these vaccination and microchipping clinics. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLPn-0eDaXrrzQc1hu57Tdc7qOtuZO5GmnZYZyNKlRA2dEAEU8RDdycyomADmxHPzfWiOzJK8ohUlSGVl-M8oTc2EqWg_w6KXCRlnGqf6tMwl83xHNDnCdCRYWbgiTRhMU6dYlIluwmQbNNWIW_c19JjmdyZj1781yTHsobvvS0H1qSsGMRpj5Nlgj\/s1239\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_Puppy_being_vaccinated_against_Parvo_in_Wagga_Wagga.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1239\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLPn-0eDaXrrzQc1hu57Tdc7qOtuZO5GmnZYZyNKlRA2dEAEU8RDdycyomADmxHPzfWiOzJK8ohUlSGVl-M8oTc2EqWg_w6KXCRlnGqf6tMwl83xHNDnCdCRYWbgiTRhMU6dYlIluwmQbNNWIW_c19JjmdyZj1781yTHsobvvS0H1qSsGMRpj5Nlgj\/w349-h400\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_Puppy_being_vaccinated_against_Parvo_in_Wagga_Wagga.jpg\" width=\"349\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E“It’s important that communities come together to help stop the spread of parvovirus vaccinating their pets,” says Dr Kelman. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“These clinics are fantastic community-led efforts to ensure those who may not normally be able to afford vaccination of their pet can do so quickly and easily. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Our vaccination program in Rockhampton, which has been running for several years has now provided over 1,000 heavily discounted vaccinations and literally saved hundreds of puppies from catching parvo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe hope to see a similar result in Wagga Wagga.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“We believe that we can eliminate Parvo from Australia, one pet at a time, and clinics like these will go a long way towards making sure that this virus cannot get a strong foothold.” \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaws for A Purpose\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E are a young, national charity organisation with the mission of helping people and pets in need. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFind out if there is an outbreak of parvovirus in your area by visiting \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ParvoALERT.com\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParvoALERT.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 22nd March 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/11\/paws-for-purpose-launches-parvoalertcom.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPaws for A Purpose launches ParvoALERT.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/03\/parvo-warning-for-rockhampton-as-deadly.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EParvo Warning for Rockhampton as deadly outbreak hits\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/05\/the-great-dog-vaccination-debate.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Great Dog Vaccination Debate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6190958180619563962\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/03\/expanding-parvo-vaccination-program.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6190958180619563962"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6190958180619563962"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/03\/expanding-parvo-vaccination-program.html","title":"Expanding Parvo Vaccination Program Saves Puppies Lives"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjQO-iHgPDmSl1ZHq4j-xnEcx0_vw2c6uvewuRUeToVJ8e0pUmZXXPFCEh7_FGnPhOUfciDeLLZC68HwZSlfDB3yR9QyDoAoly5Oolsg-xcetReu5dgdE6QmzRK_8wEzhBtoA_H64tpUGQeSjD4JZglNK8ZPhp4u-YBCuJR6uphiQAnMOaNWlyvl6kD\/s72-c\/Paws_for_a_Purpose_ParvoAlert_Program_vaccinating_Kelpie_pup_against_Parvo.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-2236474707721857858"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-24T18:25:00.009+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-12-13T10:57:33.728+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"HEALTH AND WELLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"VACCINATIONS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Why Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rAmghx3gRm0\/V38KRww6v-I\/AAAAAAAAGf0\/Kl_MF-Fr1Nw2TYYJTuAnY7fKtwHZmllagCLcB\/s1600\/English-Bulldog-Puppy.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rAmghx3gRm0\/V38KRww6v-I\/AAAAAAAAGf0\/Kl_MF-Fr1Nw2TYYJTuAnY7fKtwHZmllagCLcB\/s16000\/English-Bulldog-Puppy.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhether you are choosing a puppy from a reputable breeder or re-homing a dog from your local shelter, you need to ensure that your \u003Cb\u003Edog is both microchipped and vaccinated against a number of diseases\u003C\/b\u003E. The last thing you want is anything to go wrong with your precious new dog in his first few months and you should therefore seek proper veterinary advice and care.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EModern veterinary medicine is all about prevention. It is preferable that an animal isn’t exposed to sickness whenever possible. Additionally, it will prevent heartbreak and grief and in monetary terms prevention is cheaper than a cure, which can often be very expensive.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAustralian Veterinary Association\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Eadvises that vaccinations are the best way to protect pets against diseases like canine parvovirus, which are easily spread and are life-threatening.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat diseases should your dog be vaccinated against?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#1. Parvovirus\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECanine parvovirus \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eis a highly contagious virus that causes severe, debilitating disease in dogs of all ages but young puppies are most vulnerable to infection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EParvovirus attacks the gastrointestinal tract of the dog and common signs of infection include profuse \u003Cb\u003Evomiting, diarrhoea\u003C\/b\u003E (often containing blood), \u003Cb\u003Esevere abdominal pain and depression\u003C\/b\u003E. There is a high mortality rate but some dogs may survive depending on how quickly they receive treatment, which usually involves intensive care in a veterinary hospital for several days.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ezZK5WGAOAo\/VlQdJzynoZI\/AAAAAAAAB50\/BubsJvNGROA\/s1600\/Porthos-Aramis-recovering-after-Parvovirus.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Belgian-Malinois-puppies-playing-with-puzzle-toy\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ezZK5WGAOAo\/VlQdJzynoZI\/AAAAAAAAB50\/BubsJvNGROA\/s1600\/Porthos-Aramis-recovering-after-Parvovirus.jpg\" title=\"\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPorthos and Aramis at 3 months recovering from \u003Cbr \/\u003EParvovirus at the rescue shelter\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E“Dogs that have not been vaccinated are unnecessarily at risk of contracting the virus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EResearch shows that around \u003Cb\u003E80% of untreated cases of parvovirus result in death\u003C\/b\u003E. These statistics really highlight the importance of preventing the disease.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EPuppies from six weeks of age\u003C\/b\u003E should be vaccinated to protect them from parvovirus and other diseases.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFollow up vaccinations are required and until these have been completed puppies should be kept away from any areas where parvovirus outbreaks are known to have recently occurred,” said Dr David Neck.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAustralia’s national pet disease surveillance system, \u003Cb\u003EDisease Watchdog\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.diseasewatchdog.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Ewww.diseasewatchdog.org\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E), has recorded 158 cases across the country and has identified several hot spots where outbreaks have occurred in the last few months of 2016. These include:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWagga Wagga\u003C\/b\u003E area in NSW with more than 30 reported cases\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETamworth\u003C\/b\u003E region in NSW with close to 20 reported cases\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMildura \u003C\/b\u003Eregion in Victoria with more than 25 reported cases\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EArmadale\u003C\/b\u003E and surrounds in WA with more than 15 reported cases\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENorthampton\u003C\/b\u003E in WA with more than 10 reported cases\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAdelaide \u003C\/b\u003ENorthern suburbs in SA with 17 reported cases\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIn 2021,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsforapurpose.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPaws for A Purpose\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E launched a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Enew detection, tracking and outbreak-alerting website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/parvoalert.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EParvoAlert.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;where Australian vets can quickly and easily report any canine or feline Parvo case they see.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is a \u003Cb\u003Ehardy virus that can remain in the environment for over 12 months\u003C\/b\u003E and your local dog parks, dog boarding kennels and nature strips are all potential sources of infection. The virus is usually spread when the dog comes into contact with contaminated faeces or soil.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFailing to vaccinate against this disease is the \u003Cb\u003Eleading cause of preventable death\u003C\/b\u003E from communicable disease in dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlease note that a new form of the common and highly contagious canine parvovirus (CPV) has been discovered in Australia by researchers at the \u003Ci\u003EUniversity of Adelaide\u003C\/i\u003E. While \u003Cb\u003Ethe new strain, known as CPV-2c\u003C\/b\u003E, is spreading around the world, until now there has been no confirmed evidence of its presence in Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlso, most of the cases reported have occurred in dogs already vaccinated against parvovirus, although the clinical signs are typically milder than in unvaccinated dogs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUntil more is known, \u003Cb\u003Eit’s important that dog owners continue to vaccinate for Parvo (CPV) and take their dogs to the vet if they are unwell\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Signs of CPV infection include some or all of the following: decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhoea. CPV has a high mortality rate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#2. Canine Distemper\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ECanine Distemper\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is an often \u003Cb\u003Efatal viral disease\u003C\/b\u003E that can affect dogs of all ages but \u003Cb\u003Eespecially puppies and unvaccinated dogs\u003C\/b\u003E. This virus attacks the nervous system and typical signs include fever, discharge from the nose and eyes, respiratory problems (with the possibility of pneumonia developing), loss of appetite, skin reactions, vomiting, diarrhoea.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EMany dogs will also develop \u003Cb\u003Emuscle spasms, convulsions and progressive paralysis\u003C\/b\u003E. Dogs that do recover may end up with thickened foot pads, damaged teeth or even permanent brain damage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EOutbreaks of canine distemper occur in areas with low vaccination rates and all dogs should be vaccinated against it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#3. Canine Cough\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECanine Cough\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, also known as \"Kennel Cough\" is a disease primarily caused by the bacteria (\u003Ci\u003EBordetella bronchiseptica\u003C\/i\u003E) and the canine parainfluenza virus.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThis disease is typified by a \u003Cb\u003Epersistent hacking cough that often ends up with gagging\u003C\/b\u003E. The coughing is usually made worse by exercise, excitement or pressure on the throat region.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is a \u003Cb\u003Ehighly contagious\u003C\/b\u003E disease and despite its name, it is not confined to kennels but it generally spreads from dog to dog in areas where they socialise like dog parks, training classes, dog shows, vet clinics, kennels, and animal shelters.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RHmW_ldv1Xg\/VlQQW-_Y1FI\/AAAAAAAAB5M\/9bsGPIOEoI8\/s1600\/Dog-training-class.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dog-obedience-training-class\" border=\"0\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RHmW_ldv1Xg\/VlQQW-_Y1FI\/AAAAAAAAB5M\/9bsGPIOEoI8\/s640\/Dog-training-class.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is not usually fatal but it causes significant distress to the dog and owner. Some animals will stop eating and may become depressed and lethargic.\u003Cb\u003E Canine cough can be treated with antibiotics, nursing and rest\u003C\/b\u003E, however, it is best to try to prevent the disease in the first instance.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is possible that severely affected dogs may develop pneumonia as a consequence of contracting this disease. All dogs should be vaccinated annually to help prevent this disease.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#4. Canine Hepatitis\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECanine Hepatitis\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E is a highly infectious disease caused by the canine adenovirus which \u003Cb\u003Ecauses liver damage\u003C\/b\u003E. It is particularly severe in young dogs and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Edeath may result in 36 hours.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EPuppies are most at risk and signs of infection include fever, corneal opacity (also called “blue eye”), depression, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea and severe abdominal pain (due to an inflamed liver). The virus is contracted through contact with the urine, faeces or saliva of infected dogs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EA carrier dog may recover, but he will continue to spread the virus via its urine for up to six months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAll dogs should be vaccinated against \u003Cb\u003ECanine Hepatitis\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EOther diseases such as \u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/04\/another-leptospirosis-outbreak-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELeptospirosis\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and \u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoronavirus\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E can be vaccinated against. These vaccines are only given to those dogs that are at high risk of developing the disease which are usually younger dogs. Your veterinarian can advise you if any of these vaccines are required or are appropriate for your dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen does my dog need to be vaccinated?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor maximum protection by vaccination, it is recommended that you \u003Cb\u003Ediscuss the vaccination programme with your veterinarian\u003C\/b\u003E. Below are general guidelines that will provide some direction towards a vaccination protocol for younger dogs, however your vet can offer specific advice for your dog.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"background: white; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: outset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; width: 330px;\"\u003E\n \u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAge for vaccination\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-left: none; border: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVaccinate against\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E6-8 weeks\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECanine Distemper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine Hepatitis\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine Parvovirus\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine (Kennel) Cough\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E12-14 weeks\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECanine Distemper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine Hepatitis\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine Parvovirus\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine (Kennel) Cough\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-top: none; border: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E16-18 weeks\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n  \u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); border-left: none; border-right: 1pt inset rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top: none; mso-border-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-left-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; mso-border-top-alt: inset #CCCCCC .75pt; padding: 3.75pt;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECanine Distemper\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine Hepatitis\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine Parvovirus\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n  Canine (Kennel) Cough\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n \u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"\u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;\" style=\"color: #787878; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C!--[endif]--\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAfter their primary vaccination course, dogs should be vaccinated annually\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you have never owned a dog before, you may get confused by the acronyms used by your veterinarian.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou will hear them talk about C3, C4, and C5 vaccines. A \u003Cb\u003EC3 vaccine (known as ‘core’) protects your dog against parvovirus, distemper and hepatitis\u003C\/b\u003E. The C4 will also protect against parainfluenza, while C5 protects your dog against the aforementioned diseases plus the \u003Ci\u003EBordetella bronchiseptica \u003C\/i\u003E(primary cause of the Kennel Cough).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EA \u003Cb\u003EC5 vaccination is a mandatory requirement for most boarding kennels\u003C\/b\u003E. It should also be administered to dogs such as show dogs or therapy dogs, which are exposed regularly to other dogs and people.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat are vaccines?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-doiv8nK1jKI\/VlQQq_W4vFI\/AAAAAAAAB5Q\/TROa9zPCJ8M\/s1600\/Dog-vaccination.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Scruffy-dog-being-vaccinated\" border=\"0\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-doiv8nK1jKI\/VlQQq_W4vFI\/AAAAAAAAB5Q\/TROa9zPCJ8M\/s400\/Dog-vaccination.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EVaccines are health products that trigger protective immune responses in pets and prepare them to fight future infections from disease-causing agents. They\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;lessen the severity of future diseases and certain vaccines can prevent infection all together. Today, a variety of vaccines are available for use by veterinarians.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EFortunately, in Australia there are fewer highly infectious diseases of dogs than are common in other countries (such as rabies) around the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EHowever outbreaks of canine infectious disease do occur from time to time around the country, and for an animal with a correct vaccination program in place the chances of this occurring are very slim.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EHow do vaccines work?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EVaccines work by \u003Cb\u003Eexposing the body's immune system to a particular modified infectious agent\u003C\/b\u003E. This causes the white blood cells to react to fight the infection by producing proteins (antibodies) that are able to bind to and neutralise the infectious agent (antigen). Antibodies work together with other white blood cells (lymphocytes) that are able to identify and kill cells within the body that have become infected by the agent (cell mediated response).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAfter exposure to a vaccine, the body 'remembers' the particular antigens so that when they are encountered again it can mount a rapid and strong immune response, preventing the dog from showing clinical signs of disease.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6pVl8gHaXDc\/VlQHX1hgagI\/AAAAAAAAB4s\/Bgn2cxmYcao\/s1600\/German-Shepherd-vaccination-jab.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"German-Shepherd-receiving-an-injection\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6pVl8gHaXDc\/VlQHX1hgagI\/AAAAAAAAB4s\/Bgn2cxmYcao\/s1600\/German-Shepherd-vaccination-jab.jpg\" title=\"\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs vaccination really necessary?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EVaccination is a very important and necessary part of your dog's preventative health program. The immunity your dog gains from being vaccinated will diminish with time. Yearly vaccination is the only way we can ensure protection against several serious and potentially fatal diseases.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnnual vaccinations are mandatory if your dog is to stay in a boarding kennel, attend an obedience school or travel on a plane.\u003C\/b\u003E Unvaccinated animals will not be accepted in these situations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnnual vaccinations also provide an ideal opportunity for the veterinarian to perform a complete health and wellness check of your dog and to discuss any concerns you may have.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-u2XUbxxbGjE\/VlQHBaJJrKI\/AAAAAAAAB4w\/w__9Iq51aac\/s1600\/Dog-with-IV-fluids-at-vet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sick-dog-on-IV-fluids\" border=\"0\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-u2XUbxxbGjE\/VlQHBaJJrKI\/AAAAAAAAB4w\/w__9Iq51aac\/s640\/Dog-with-IV-fluids-at-vet.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy dog never mixes with other dogs. Does he still need to be vaccinated?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYes, your dog still needs to be vaccinated. Many of the diseases we vaccinate against are airborne - such as Canine (Kennel) Cough or can be brought into the home on your shoes (e.g. Parvovirus). Your dog therefore does not need to come into direct contact with another dog to become infected.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe fact that your dog does not mix with other dogs means it is isolated. This removes any opportunity to be naturally 'vaccinated' and re-immunise themselves. As a result their level of immunity may in fact be lower than dogs that are allowed outside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy dog never goes to boarding kennels. Why does it need to be vaccinated against kennel cough?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EKennel cough is a highly contagious disease. It does not require direct dog-to-dog contact to be transmitted. For this reason vaccinating against the disease is advised for all dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen can I take my puppy out now that it has had a vaccine?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYour puppy may not have developed complete immunity against the diseases it is being vaccinated for up to one week after he's received his second vaccine. However \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/12\/why-is-puppy-socialisation-so-essential.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Epuppies are best socialised to other dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, people and places between the ages of 8 and 14 weeks. This is the same period when they are at the greatest risk of being infected with diseases, particularly Parvovirus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you are to \u003Cb\u003Etake your puppy out, then avoid public places such as parks and beaches\u003C\/b\u003E. Your puppy should only socialise with dogs that are known to be fully vaccinated and in an environment that you know has been free of any dogs with Parvovirus.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XINXD8-SQXM\/VlQb4sqoTzI\/AAAAAAAAB5k\/i-urhxrw83Y\/s1600\/Cute-Labrador-Puppy-Asleep.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Labrador-Puppy-sleeping-with-dog-fluffy-toy\" border=\"0\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XINXD8-SQXM\/VlQb4sqoTzI\/AAAAAAAAB5k\/i-urhxrw83Y\/s640\/Cute-Labrador-Puppy-Asleep.jpg\" title=\"\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs the vaccine 100% effective?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe immune response is a biological response. There are a number of factors that influence this response and \u003Cb\u003Eas such\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003Ea vaccination can never be 100% guaranteed\u003C\/b\u003E. In the vast majority of cases the vaccine will produce an immune response that results in the animal developing adequate immunity to protect against disease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EThere is however a very small number of animals that may not develop this required level of immunity and may still be susceptible to infection.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDo vaccinations have any side effects?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: x-large;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ESome holistic veterinarians think all vaccinations are actually harmful and destructive (and ignore the fact that human diseases such as smallpox and polio are almost non-existent today due solely to the use of vaccines to protect the population from these diseases). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt is \u003Cb\u003Ehighly unlikely that the vaccine will make your pet sick or have any side effects\u003C\/b\u003E. A very small percentage of animals may experience a temporary reaction such as a stinging sensation or be a little lethargic for 24 hours. More serious reactions are extremely rare.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EIf your dog has an allergic reaction to a vaccine then obviously, a different approach is needed than to repeat that vaccine.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003EYou are the final authority regarding your dog's health care.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce you feel you are comfortable with your assessment of the vaccine topic, no one should pressure you into doing something different.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EArticle last updated 13th December 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/05\/the-great-dog-vaccination-debate.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Great Dog Vaccination Debate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2236474707721857858\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/11\/why-should-you-vaccinate-your-dog.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2236474707721857858"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2236474707721857858"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2015\/11\/why-should-you-vaccinate-your-dog.html","title":"Why Should You Vaccinate Your Dog?"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rAmghx3gRm0\/V38KRww6v-I\/AAAAAAAAGf0\/Kl_MF-Fr1Nw2TYYJTuAnY7fKtwHZmllagCLcB\/s72-c\/English-Bulldog-Puppy.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});