DA2PP Vaccine

DA2PP vaccine for dogs is an essential vaccine given whether they are puppies or adult pets. It is important to protect them against several diseases that are serious, contagious, and can possibly result in fatal condition.

Each letter in DA2PP stands for the disease types that the vaccine is going to resist. Here is the explanation letter by letter.

The D stands for canine distemper virus (CDV) which is caused by paramyxovirus

If your dog caught this disease, it will affect the neurologic, respiratory and GI system, even teeth and skin

The A stands for adenovirus type 2. Hepatitis can show mild symptoms like anorexia or fever, but it could lead to serious result like fatal illness or death.

The first P in DA2PP vaccine for dogs stands for parainfluenza. It is an easily contagious disease but fortunately less serious. It affects respiratory system, and generally doesn’t lead to death.

The latter P stands for parvovirus. Parvovirus attacks the GI tracts, and can cause severe dehydration, diarrhea, or vomiting.