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This page contains some information
on vaccinations for the Pomeranian breed. This is for your
information only, our club is in no way offering medical advice of
any kind, please see your Vet for that.
Adenovirus:
Also
know as infectious hepatitis. A viral disease that affects the
liver and cells lining the blood vessels causing high fever, thirst,
loss of appetite, abdominal pain, liver damage, and hemorrhage.
Coronavirus:
A
highly contagious viral infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, high fever and dehydration.
Distemper:
A
highly contagious, often fatal virus that affects a dog’s
respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems. Generally this
virus spreads as an airborne infection so vaccination is the only
effective control.
Leptospirosis:
An
extremely contagious disease that spreads through contact with nasal
secretions, urine or saliva of infected animals and can affect
humans as well. The ailment causes inflamed kidneys, fever,
vomiting and diarrhea. Liver damage can also occur.
Parvovirus:
A
common and deadly viral infection whose symptoms include diarrhea,
fever and vomiting. Parvovirus can kill puppies very quickly.
Parainfluenza:
This
virus is one of a number of infectious agents that cause what is
often called “kennel cough.” The disease is highly contagious
and attacks the respiratory system.
Rabies:
A fatal infection of the central nervous system that affects all
mammals, especially raccoons, bats, skunks, foxes, domestic
dogs and cats and humans. Since rabies poses a serious public
health threat it is imperative that your puppy be vaccinated. Most
states require it. |
