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Vaccination

Many dog diseases can be easily prevented with vaccination. Canine distemper, canine infectious hepatitis and canine parvovirus are three viral diseasesof dogs which are potentially fatal.
Parvovirus is the most common and typically affects young puppies. It can result in bloody diarrhoea, vomiting and lethargy. Canine distemper can cause fever, vomiting, diarrhoea and neurological signs such as convulsions. Canine infectious hepatitis causes lethargy, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
Both canine distemper and canine infectious hepatitis are still present worldwide though vaccination programs have reduced their prevalence in Australia. Distemper still occurs occasionally but canine infectious hepatitis is extremely rare.
Canine cough is an upper respiratory infection of dogs which is not fatal but can cause a hacking cough, sore throat and mild malaise. It was previously named kennel cough as many cases are contracted in boarding facilities due to the highly infectious nature of the disease and the close proximity of animals in kennels. It is easily transmitted by close contact and spread is via aerosol transmission. It is quite common in Australia.

Vaccination Protocol

Dog owners should discuss a suitable vaccination programme with their veterinary practitioner. Generally puppies get their first vaccination at around six weeks of age.

Nutrition

Puppies need a well balanced diet to grow into a healthy adult dog. Most pet foods on the market are scientifically balanced to provide such a diet. Premium foods, available from veterinary clinics, will provide optimum nutrition for the growing and adult dog. Working dog diets are available for active farm dogs. There are also light diets available for dogs which are less active.
Overweight dogs are more prone to joint problems, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases, thus it is important to control your dog’s weight. Dogs should not be fed offal (the organs within a carcase, including liver, lungs, kidneys and intestinal tract) especially…