Vaccination Protocols For Shelter Dogs - What’s The Latest Evidence?
Dr. Annette Litster, Program Director of Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses recommended vaccines for shelter dogs, vaccine types, the causes of vaccine failure, and what protection vaccines can give in the case of an outbreak.
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Which of the following are considered CORE vaccines for shelter dogs?
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Distemper (CDV)
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Parvovirus (CPV)
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Adenovirus-2 (CAV-2/hepatitis)
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Bordetella bronchiseptica
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All of the above
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E. All of the above -
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When is rabies vaccine ideally given to shelter dogs?
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At the time of adoption
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When the animal is housed long-term in a shelter or foster home
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Before release to owner
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All of the above
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D. All of the above -
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The most common reason for vaccine failure in shelter dogs is that the dog was infected prior to the vaccination.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Maternal antibodies (antibodies received from the puppy’s mother) can cause vaccine failure.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Proper storage of vaccines doesn’t matter because vaccines are made to withstand anything.
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True
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False
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B. False -
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Maternal antibody levels start to drop at around 7-15 weeks of age, but can interfere with some vaccines for up to 5 months of age.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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If accidental spillage of vaccine happens, it is safe to clean the dog’s fur with alcohol.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Which animals were more likely to test positive for CPV and CDV antibodies in the Purdue study?
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Older dogs
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Dogs with white fur
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Dogs with no tail
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A. Older dogs -
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All _________ dogs were CPV antibody test positive in the Purdue study.
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Dirty
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Stray
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Spayed/neutered
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Intact (not spayed or neutered)
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C. Spayed/neutered -
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CPV/CDV titer testing could be used as an in-house tool in animal shelters to assist with population management.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. True -
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