DA2PPvL Vaccine: What Diseases Does It Protect Against?
DA₂PPvL is a canine combination vaccine protecting against five pathogens:
| Component | Pathogen | Disease |
|---|---|---|
| D | Canine distemper virus | Distemper (respiratory, GI, neurologic) |
| A₂ | Canine adenovirus type 2 | Infectious canine hepatitis (cross-protection from CAV-1) |
| P | Canine parainfluenza virus | Kennel cough (respiratory) |
| P | Canine parvovirus | Severe hemorrhagic gastroenteritis |
| L | Leptospira spp. (multiple serovars) | Leptospirosis (zoonotic; renal/hepatic) |
Core vaccine (DAPP) recommended for all dogs; Leptospirosis (L) based on geographic risk/exposure. Given as puppy series (6–16 weeks) then boosters per guidelines (AAHA).
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