

Rabies virus travels in the nerves from the site of the bite to the brain and spinal cord. It is transmitted from animal-to-animal or from animal-to-human primarily through the bite of an infected animal. Rabies is a viral infection of the central nervous system that can affect all mammals, including humans, and is 100% fatal if left untreated. The intestinal parasite screening involves taking a fecal sample and checking it microscopically for common intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, giardia, and coccidia.Īll dogs must be vaccinated for Rabies Virus.

However, cases can occasionally appear in dogs confined to a house or yard, as the disease is occasionally transmitted dog-to-dog through a fence or screen door. The highest risk includes dogs frequently attending dog parks, doggy day care, training classes, boarding, and grooming facilities. The disease is spread by direct contact and airborne transmission. Without treatment, affected animals may succumb to kidney and/or liver failure.īordetella bronchiseptica, a bacterial organism, is one of several major causes of infectious tracheobronchitis or Kennel Cough, an extremely contagious respiratory disease of dogs. Signs of infection in animals include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, weakness, depression, and muscle pain. The causative agent of Leptospirosis is a bacterial organism that is highly contagious that infects humans and animals. This vaccination is considered a core vaccination for every dog, meaning every dog should receive this vaccination as puppies, then receive booster vaccines based on your veterinarian’s recommendation. The Choice Package includes a vitals check.
