Pet Vaccinations & Parasite Prevention in East Setauket

The FVRCP vaccine is an extremely effective way to protect your kitty against 3 highly contagious and life-threatening feline diseases.

• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FHV-1) - Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR, feline herpesvirus type 1, or FHV-1) is believed to be responsible for up to 80-90% of all infectious upper respiratory diseases in our feline friends.
• Feline Calicivirus (FCV) - This virus is a major cause of upper respiratory infections and oral disease in cats causing a variety of painful symptoms.
• Feline Panleukopenia (FPL) - Feline Panleukopenia (FPL) is an extremely common and serious virus in cats that causes damage to bone marrow, lymph nodes and the cells lining your cat's intestines.

When it comes to diagnosing feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) there are two types of blood tests that your vet may most likely use.

These tests detect the antibodies of both FeLV and FIV that are commonly found in the bloodstream during all stages of infection.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats in the United States, most commonly affecting cats that are experiencing other conditions.

A relatively effective vaccine against FeLV is available for cats that are at a higher risk of exposure to FeLV-infected cats. Speak with your East Setauket vet to learn more.

The rabies virus can severely affect the brain and is transmitted through contact with an infected animal's saliva. Pets, wildlife and humans can all be infected with this potentially fatal disease. 

Ensuring that your pet's rabies vaccines are up to date through the initial shot and boosters protects your cat and the people in your household against this serious disease. 

Microchips are tiny radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips. In cats, they are roughly the size of a grain of rice and are usually implanted just under the skin between the shoulder blades using a small, thin needle.

In the case that you become separated from your pet, the microchips will be read by the vet or shelter using a special scanner.

Both spaying and neutering refer to the surgical sterilization of an animal under general anesthesia. Spaying and neutering may also offer your cat a number of health benefits such as:

• It curbs naughty behaviors, like spraying to mark territory.
• Neutered cats are less likely to stray from home.
• Your cat may become more affectionate.
• It reduces the risk of your cat contracting certain diseases.
• It decreases the risk of uterine infection in female cats.
• It may decrease the risk of mammary (breast) cancer.

The DA2PP vaccine is actually four vaccines in one protecting against Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2 (Hepatitis), Parvo, and Parainfluenza.

• Distemper - This is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that begins in the respiratory system of dogs but can go on to affect other areas. 
• Adenovirus Type 2 - This infectious disease, previously known as hepatitis, affects the respiratory system of infected dogs.
• Parvovirus - Parvo is a highly contagious, life-threatening virus that causes severe gastrointestinal effects in dogs and can be fatal, especially in puppies.
• Parainfluenza - This disease affects the respiratory systems of dogs causing coughing, fever and more. It has been a known cause of kennel cough in dogs.

Dogs who frequently spend time with other dogs face an increased risk of catching Bordetella (often called kennel cough) from their doggy daycare center or from a visit to the local dog park and should be vaccinated against Bordetella to ensure they stay happy and healthy.

The deadly rabies virus can severely impact the brain and is transmitted through contact with an infected animal's saliva. Pets, livestock, wildlife and humans can all be affected. 

Keeping your pet's rabies vaccines up to date through the initial shot and boosters protects your dog and the people in your household against this deadly disease. 

Dogs contract Lyme disease through the bite of an infected tick. Dogs often carry Lyme disease without showing any symptoms at all (asymptomatic). That said, some dogs can suffer from a range of painful symptoms such as:

• Lameness
• Stiffness
• Swollen inflamed joints
• Breathing difficulties & more

A bacterium known as Leptospira (found in water and soil all over the world) contaminates a substance through contact with urine. This bacteria can spread to animals and your family members, causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea and muscle pain.

As with many other diseases, preventing leptospirosis through routine vaccinations is far more beneficial than treating it.

Microchips are tiny radio-frequency identification (RFID) chips. They are approximately the size of a grain of rice. In dogs, they are usually placed under the skin on the back, between the shoulder blades.

Microchips are read using a special scanner, which most veterinarians and shelters have.

Having your dog 'fixed' can help to curb undesirable behaviors such as roaming, mounting and animal aggression. Spaying and neutering may also offer your dog a number of health benefits such as:

• It reduces the risk of prostate and other cancers.
• Can reduce marking and spraying issues.
• It stabilizes the mood of the dog.
• Your dog may have a reduced urge to mate.
• It can reduce sexualized behaviors.
• This can help decrease aggressive behaviors.