More commonly known as kennel cough, this air born virus attacks the upper respiratory tract and is passed from dog to dog. If you plan to board your dog. This vaccination my be required by the kennel. This disease is carried by ticks, so any dog you will be taking camping, hunting, or anywhere ticks are found should be vaccinated. Giardia infections can cause significant gastrointestinal disease including diarrhea, weight loss and poor weight gain despite normal appetite.
Humans report intense abdominal pain and cramping from giardiasis.