Dogs
Distemper: Affects dogs of all ages but is particularly common in puppies. It usually results in death and is characterised by respiratory signs, such as runny eyes and nose, and nervous signs such as fits may follow.
Parvovirus: This is a distressing disease, often characterised by severe vomiting and profuse blood stained diarrhoea. This usually leads to dehydration and death. Again, it is common in puppies, but can affect and be fatal in older unvaccinated dogs.
Canine Viral Hepatitis: A very contagious disease. Symptoms include a high fever, vomiting and stomach pains. Again it can be fatal.
Leptospirosis: Dogs infected by the leptospira bacteria can suffer liver and kidney damage and require prolonged treatment if they are to fully recover.
Infectious Bronchitis: Also known as kennel cough. This is caused by the baecterium Bordetella bronchiseptica and causes respiratory disease ranging from a mild cough to severe bronchopnuemonia. An intranasal vaccine provides protection against this and is strongly recommended for dogs going into kennels or mixing regularly with other dogs.