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Hi, I was wondering if you could break down the first shots a 6 week old pup would get?
Distemper, parvo, parainfluenza and then adenovirus 1 and 2. What are adenovirus one and two? Is it Hepatitis and Coronavirus?
Nicole -
Consult with your veterinarian about the vaccines your dog should get. Vaccines are now tailored to the needs of the pet - your vet can tell you what vaccines your pet needs.
Canine adenovirus type 1 causes hepatitis; canine adenovirus type 2 causes upper respiratory infections such as kennel cough.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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