How much does distemper vaccine cost?
Dog Vaccines DHPP ($21.50) – This vaccine protects your dog against four diseases: distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus. Rabies ($12.00) – In California, the rabies vaccine is mandated for all dogs four months and older.
Can I buy my dogs vaccines?
We sell dog and cat vaccinations that you can administer to your pet on your own at home. These include the Canine Spectra™ 10, Canine Spectra 10+ Lyme, Canine Spectra™ 9, Canine Spectra™ 6, Canine Spectra™ 5, Kennel-Jec™ 2, Canine KC 3, Feline Focus Cat Vax 3 + FeLV, and Feline Focus™ 3 (vaccine drops).
Is distemper parvo vaccine required?
Vaccination against distemper and parvovirus is important because these diseases can be deadly. “Because transmission does not require direct contact with another dog, indoor-only dogs can be exposed and become ill if they are not appropriately vaccinated.”
How much is the parvovirus vaccine for dogs?
Treatments for parvo can frequently cost $1,000 or more while the DA2PPV dog vaccine that includes protection against parvovirus is only $25 at our Low-Cost Vet Clinic.
Why are vet bills so expensive?
Vet care costs have increased because of the rising prices for drug and pharmaceutical products, while new technologies and the latest medical equipment are more expensive, explained Mark Rosati, assistant director of media relations for the American Veterinary Medical Association,over email.
Is parvo a distemper?
Distemper is a viral infection, and can spread through the air, or through urine or feces. Parvo, also a virus, can spread through contact with other parvo-infected animals or their bodily fluids, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Is parvo treatable at home?
Parvo pets have a very difficult time keeping oral medications, food and water down so successful home treatment is extremely difficult to achieve. Pets can be hospitalized up to 7 days in some cases but in most cases 3-5 days. The survival rate for hospitalized parvo dogs is approximately 90%.
When should I start vaccinating my puppy?
For optimum protection, our Cordova vets recommend that your puppy receive their first round of vaccinations as soon as they are weaned, between six to eight weeks old. After that, your puppy should receive a series of shots every two to four weeks until they are about 14 weeks old.