It is commonly involved in the development of canine cough. Frequently many patients within a household or kennel will be simultaneously infected. If you board your pets you will need a more complete canine cough protection, vaccinate with a Bordetella containing vaccine. Canine Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection which may lead to permanent kidney damage. The disease is easily spread to other pets and to humans.
Leptospirosis is a relatively rare disease that affects few dogs.
It has been shown that the Lepto portion of vaccines may tie up a puppy's immune system somewhat and decrease their response to the rest of the vaccine. In the latter portion of the puppy's vaccinations schedule, vaccines with Lepto are used to protect against this disease. Canine Parvovirus is a disease of widespread distribution which may cause severe dehydrating, diarrhea in dogs of varying ages. Parvovirus infection is especially dangerous for puppies. Canine Coronavirus infection is a contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in dogs of all ages.