Combination
(Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Coronavirus)
Bordetella
(Kennel Cough)

Combination
Rabies

Combination

Combination
-repeat once every year
Bordetella
-repeat once every year
Rabies
-booster in one year
-repeat once three years after

Distemper-Measles-Parainfluenze
Parvovirus
Coronavirus
Borrelia (Lymevax)

Symptoms
Dragging, limping or paralysis of limbs. Open wounds of skin or flesh. Raw areas where tissue and hair has been rubbed off on pavement. Grease, oil or dirt in wounds or fur. Internal tenderness, severe head injuries. Shock.
Prevention
Do not let pets run free. Keep leashed or in the safety of your home or yard. Keep leashed whenever walking on or near any traffic. Spay or neuter your pet to prevent "wanderlust".
Emergency
Keep pet quiet, but protect yourself from bites or scratches. Stop any bleeding if possible. Support broken bones with a blanket or board. Keep pet warm. Transport immediately to vet for examination. Act quickly but carefully!

Symptoms
Areas of hot swelling, especially on face or muzzle. Animal attempts to "scratch away" pain. Stings in mouth - excessive drooling, redness or soreness.
Prevention
Try to watch puppies when outside as they are more apt to chase bees and wasps. Be especially careful when walking your pets in parks or wilderness areas where bee hives could be found.
Emergency
Apply mouth tie. Apply cold compress, warm compress if swelling is severe. If pet appears faint or sting is on eye, nose or mouth area, consult with your vet immediately. Prevent excess water consumption.

Symptoms
Scorched hair or flesh. Burnt smell. Possibility of accidents involving stoves, hot oil, camp fires, etc.
Prevention
Keep chemical solutions safely stored away with caps and lids tightly sealed. Don't leave appliance cords hanging over the counter in your kitchen. Point pot handles towards the centre of your stove. Keep pets leashed around campfires or barbecues.
Emergency
Chemical burns: Apply solution of one pint warm water and one tablespoon baking soda or wash with milk of magnesium. Apply concentrated, cool tea. Take to vet.

Symptoms
Tears in skin or flesh. Soft, fluid filled swelling. Often nothing can be seen except a little draining on hair and you will feel a tender spot.
Prevention
Do not let pets run free. Keep your pets out of fights with other animals. Keep all garbage, garden tools, etc. in safe place. Don't let your pet chase wild animals.
Emergency
Fresh Bite Wounds: Apply restraint on animal. Check for severity by carefully clipping hair around wound. Wash thoroughly with warm soapy water. Do not bandage, but allow to drain. If wounds need stitches or show multiple deep punctures, take pet to vet.

Symptoms
Frequent loose stool. Loss of control over bowel movement. Excessive thirst.
Prevention
Prevent ingestion of spoiled foods, non-food items, garbage or toxic substances. Keep dog free of intestinal worms. Reduce amounts of bulk in die. Avoid sudden changes in diet. Do not feed cow's milk or rich cream if pet is not used to it.
Emergency
Stop all food & water for 12 hours. For the next 12 hours, feed small amounts of cooked rice or hamburger at frequent intervals. Make sure all fat is drained off the hamburger. If diarrhea persists or there is blood in stool, consult your vet.

Symptoms
Excessive shaking of head. Scratching or pawing at ears. Red and inflamed ear canal. Foul smelling liquid draining from ears. Dirty inner ear.
Prevention
Examine inner ear frequently, especially with folded-eared dogs. Check for bugs, burrs, sticks, etc. Scrub head & ears well when bathing. Don't allow water to get in ears and keep free of dead hair and wax. For long haired pets, keep fur groomed and matte free.
Emergency
Accessible part of ear can be cleaned with moistened cotton wool wrapped on and held securely with dressing forceps. Deeper cleaning should be done only be a vet. For any unusual problems, see your vet.

Symptoms
Squinting, rubbing or pawing at eyes, discharge from eyes, redness and watering of eye. Debris in eye. Eye lids swollen shut.
Prevention
Don't let dog hold its head out of the car window or ride in back of vehicle. If injury is apparent, restrain dog from pawing, scratching or rubbing eyes, even by constant holding if necessary.
Emergency
Treatment of the eye should be done only at the advice and direction of your vet. Gently wash affected area with a mild solution of salt water. Keep eye moist. Do not apply pads or bandages prior to diagnosis. See your vet.

Symptoms
Sudden collapse, muscle twitching, blank staring expression in eyes. Loss of control of tongue. Deep heavy panting. If not promptly treated, death usually results.
Prevention
Do not confine your pet in a car, open or closed, during the summer. This is the cause of 90% of all heat stroke. Your faithful friend will trot by your side until it drops! Control the outdoor activities of a young, playful kitten or puppy during extremely hot weather. Always supply sufficient shelter from the sun and plenty of clean, fresh water.
Emergency
First wet down the animal with cold water or immerse but the head in a cold water bath. Call your vet immediately.

Symptoms
Bleeding or excessive saliva in mouth. Frantic pawing at muzzle or head shaking. Choking or attempted vomiting. Raspy breathing. Not eating. Object caught between teeth.
Prevention
Feed only safe bones occasionally, not fowl, pork or small T-bones. Don't allow your pet to run loose - it may eat people's garbage. Don't leave small items such needles, buttons, sharp sticks, etc., out where your pet can get them. Provide safe play toys.
Emergency
Restrain animal. Force mouth open by pressing the cheeks. If object is visible, check to see if it is easily removable. If not, restrain pet's actions and take to vet clinic. Do not induce vomiting. Do not feed or water until object is removed or it may be swallowed and cause more damage.

Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, abdominal pain, drooling, convulsions, staggering and dizziness.
Prevention
Keep all garbage covered and out of reach of your pets. Don't allow pets to run loose. Keep all toxic substances, especially anti-freeze, stored in safe place. Clean up any spills immediately.
Emergency
Induce vomiting only if poison is not corrosive, (place 1 tsp. of salt on tongue). Bring sample vomit to the vet. Try to prevent pet from injuring itself if the pet is having convulsions, is staggering or is extremely excited. Take sample of suspected poison to the vet.

Symptoms
Weak or rapid but shallow breathing. Confusion. Pale gums. Weakness. Semi or unconsciousness.
Prevention
Be sure your home and yard is "pet proof" so the pet will not injure itself. Auto accidents re the major cause of shock so keep your pets safe - on leash or in your yard.
Emergency
Restrain pet if necessary. Place pet on its side with head extended. Keep it warm. Open the pet's mouth and carefully pull out tongue to keep the air passage open. If pet is unconscious, elevate the hindquarters slightly. Take to vet immediately.

Symptoms
Strong odour.
Prevention
In this case, prevention is indeed highly recommended.
Emergency
In the event of being sprayed by a skunk, tomato juice is the most favourite remedy. A solution made by boiling mint leaves in water, applied when cool, has been reported to be an alternative. Residual odour is to be expected.

Symptoms
General pain, joint pain and swelling, fever, poor appetite, chronic or intermittent lameness, stiffness, change in behaviour, kidney, eye and heart problems.
Prevention
If you are or have been in an area known as tick habitat, check your pets thoroughly after each exposure. If your pet shows any unusual behaviour, consult your veterinarian.
Emergency
Using fine tipped tweezers and/or gloved hands, gently grasp the tick close to the skin and carefully apply pressure and a straight upward movement. Do not risk leaving the head buried. If in doubt, try alternate method of heat or alcohol.

Symptoms
Inability to keep food or water in stomach.
Prevention
Prevent chewing on indigestible material. string, foil, plastic, etc.), avoid garbage and strange foods. Do not allow large amounts of water after heavy exercise. Avoid car rides if pet is prone to motion sickness. Change diet slowly.
Emergency
Stop all food and water for 12 hours. Then give small quantities of broth, cottage cheese and boiled rice and eggs. If this is kept down, follow after 24 hours with cooked rice or boiled hamburger. If vomiting persists for more than 24 hours, consult your vet.