Vaccines (29)
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Tail Vaccination in Cats: Protection Against Cancer?
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), Wed May 21 19:32:00 EDT 2014Where your doctor gives you your vaccinations may not have changed much over the years. Nine times out of 10, you are going to feel the needle in either your arm or your derriere. What you may… Full Article ›
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Canine Coronavirus Vaccine
Mon Mar 24 14:39:29 EDT 2014Canine coronavirus infection is highly contagious among dogs, with common symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and loss of appetite. In most cases, the virus runs its course ... and then the… Full Article ›
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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Vaccine
Mon Mar 24 11:37:05 EDT 2014Contrary to what its name implies, feline leukemia (abbreviated as FeLV or sometimes referred to as “feleuk”) is not a blood cancer – although it can cause cancer affecting the… Full Article ›
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Feline Distemper (Panleukopenia) Virus Vaccine
Fri Feb 21 12:14:01 EST 2014The virus that causes feline distemper is a fast-moving killer that can take out a cat in a matter of days. It’s easily spread, but the good news is that there are several vaccines for… Full Article ›
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Chlamydia Vaccine for Cats
Fri Feb 21 11:59:58 EST 2014Chlamydia is typically associated with venereal disease in humans, but the bacteria can cause cats to suffer feline chlamydiosis, which looks like conjunctivitis and an upper respiratory… Full Article ›
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Bordetella Bronchiseptica in Dogs
Wed Nov 14 10:50:42 EST 2012Bordetella bronchiseptica is an easily contracted bacteria that causes a hacking cough or, occasionally, a snotty nose. Any pet can get the disease, and except in severe cases, a round of… Full Article ›
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Parvovirus Canino
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero DACVM, DEVPC (ret), DVM, MSc, PhD, Wed Sep 05 10:30:27 EDT 2012La parvovirosis canina es una enfermedad muy contagiosa y grave con una tasa de mortalidad (muerte) de más del 90% en perros no tratados. El parvovirus canino ataca el tracto… Full Article ›
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Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and Heartworm Testing
Tue Jan 24 20:26:06 EST 2012Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and heartworm disease are untreatable diseases that can cause fatal complications in cats. Cats that go outside are at… Full Article ›
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Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus Testing
Tue Jan 24 20:20:29 EST 2012Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are contagious, untreatable diseases in cats. Cats that go outside are at increased risk for exposure to FeLV and… Full Article ›
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Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas in Cats
Tue Dec 13 20:37:43 EST 2011Vaccine-associated sarcomas are cancerous tumors that occur at vaccination sites in cats. Approximately one to two out of every 10,000 vaccinated cats develop this condition. Your… Full Article ›
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Rattlesnake Vaccine for Dogs
Sun Dec 11 20:36:19 EST 2011Few things strike fear in the human heart like the possibility of a snake bite. And of all the snakes, the rattlesnake is probably the most terror inducing. Dogs, especially those who live in the… Full Article ›