Dog Vaccinations/Titers in Tampa, FL
Dog Vaccinations/Titers
Your dog requires essential vaccinations to defend against dangerous diseases that could result in death. The required vaccines for your dog depend on their life situation and age, together with their exposure risk level. Dogs who visit parks, boarding facilities and groomers need more extensive protection than dogs who stay at home. The use of vaccine titers enables us to create personalized vaccine schedules for your dog by measuring their actual antibody levels instead of following a standard vaccination plan.
Rabies
The fatal viral disease known as rabies spreads through animal saliva, which enters the body through animal bites. The disease attacks the central nervous system and creates a major threat to human health. Most states enforce mandatory rabies vaccination laws for all dogs. All dogs need rabies vaccination because they could face accidental exposure or escape-related exposure to the virus.
Distemper
The paramyxovirus causes canine distemper, which spreads easily between dogs and leads to fatal outcomes. The disease impacts three main body systems which include the respiratory system and gastrointestinal system and nervous system. The symptoms of this disease include nasal discharge and coughing and vomiting and diarrhea and seizures and neurological problems. All dogs need vaccination against this disease because the first round of shots should begin during puppyhood followed by periodic booster shots.
Hepatitis (Adenovirus-1)
The liver inflammation caused by adenovirus-1 leads to infectious canine hepatitis which results in fever and abdominal pain and potentially deadly consequences. The vaccine protects against adenovirus-2 infections which cause respiratory problems in addition to adenovirus-1. The DHPP vaccine series contains this vaccine as a standard component.
Parvovirus
The highly contagious parvovirus affects the gastrointestinal system of dogs and has the potential to be deadly. The virus presents its most dangerous threat to puppies and unvaccinated dogs through symptoms that include severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea and lethargy and dehydration. Young dogs require vaccination as their main protection against this disease.
Parainfluenza Virus
The viral agent parainfluenza plays a role in canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) which people commonly refer to as kennel cough. The virus spreads quickly between dogs that live in kennels or dog parks. The vaccine exists as part of combination vaccines to help decrease the intensity of symptoms.
Bordetella bronchiseptica
The social dog environment and high-density dog populations make kennel cough more likely to spread from Bordetella bronchiseptica. Dogs that use boarding facilities or attend daycare or visit groomers need to receive this vaccination. The vaccine exists in three administration forms which include nasal delivery and oral administration and injection and needs yearly booster shots.
Leptospira
The bacterial disease Leptospirosis spreads through contact with water or urine from infected animals including wildlife and causes kidney and liver damage while posing a risk to human health. The disease spreads from animals to humans because it is zoonotic. The vaccine provides strong protection to dogs that live in rural or suburban areas or spend time outdoors.
Lyme Disease
The tick-borne pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi causes Lyme disease which results in joint swelling and lameness and fever and kidney problems in dogs. The vaccine provides protection to dogs who live in areas with tick infestations and those who spend time outdoors especially in wooded or grassy areas.
Canine Influenza
The contagious respiratory virus canine influenza exists in two strains known as H3N8 and H3N2 which spread through respiratory droplets. The virus tends to spread widely during outbreaks that occur in shelters and boarding facilities and among dogs who stay in close contact with each other. The vaccine protects dogs from both the spread of the disease and its severe symptoms thus it should be given to dogs who socialize frequently or face high risks.
Vaccine Titers
The core vaccines distemper and parvovirus can be evaluated through antibody titers to check for sufficient dog immunity. The method helps prevent unwanted vaccinations while enabling doctors to create personalized plans for pet immune system care. Our test results help us decide when to administer boosters because they provide evidence-based individualized treatment plans.