Stray dogs face a multitude of challenges, and among the most critical is their susceptibility to various infectious diseases. Unlike pets with responsible owners, strays often lack basic veterinary care, leaving them vulnerable. Vaccinations are a cornerstone of preventing these diseases, protecting not only the individual dog but also helping to curb the spread of illness within animal populations.
For any dog, including strays that are brought into a shelter or rescue, a set of core vaccinations is absolutely essential. These protect against widespread and highly contagious diseases that can be fatal.
Canine Distemper Vaccine (CDV): This vaccine protects against the Canine Distemper Virus, a highly contagious and often fatal disease affecting a dog's respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems.
Vaccination helps prevent severe symptoms like fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and paralysis.
Canine Adenovirus Vaccine (CAV-1 and CAV-2): This vaccine typically provides protection against two types of Canine Adenovirus.
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