Vaccinations: Adult Dogs

As part of your dog's annual and semi-annual exam, our veterinary staff at The Zimmerman Veterinary Clinic will review your annual vaccine plan. As part of this process, it is important that you discuss any changes in environment or lifestyle which may affect the vaccines your dog needs.

The Zimmerman Veterinary Clinic carries and recommends extended protocol vaccinations that are labeled to provide immunity for up to three years. Your pet's past vaccination history will be evaluated to see if they are eligible for these vaccinations.

• Distemper Combination:
• Distemper: a viral disease that is often fatal in puppies. It is characterized by respiratory distress, coughing and seizures and is highly contagious.
• Hepatitis (adenovirus): a viral disease spread through urine. It causes respiratory and liver problems.
• Parainfluenza: a respiratory infection that is often involved with kennel cough.
• Parvovirus: a severe intestinal viral disease characterized by vomiting and bloody diarrhea. It is often fatal and highly contagious.
• Lyme disease: a tick-borne disease, which has many documented cases in Minnesota the last couple of years, can cause long-term symptoms and pain for pets who contract the disease. This vaccine is very important in the Zimmerman area. Learn more here: www.intervetusa.com/lyme.
• Leptospirosis: This bacteria is found in standing water and after ingestion can lead to kidney and bladder infection. This infection is transmissible to humans.
• Bordetella: known as kennel cough or tracheobronchitis. It is highly contagious and often difficult to treat. Recommended for dogs with high exposure to other animals, being boarded, or going to dog shows or obedience school. Most boarding facilities require this vaccine.
• Rabies: Your dog will need regular boosters of Rabies every 1-3 years in most cases. Rabies is always fatal and is a public health concern.