Vaccines (28)
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Parvovirus Canino
By Dr. Jorge Guerrero, Sep 20, 2013La 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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Rattlesnake Vaccine for Dogs
Dec 11, 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 ›
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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) Vaccine
Dec 7, 2011Contrary 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
Feb 21, 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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Canine Coronavirus Vaccine
Jan 17, 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 patient… Full Article ›
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Calicivirus Vaccine for Cats
Nov 16, 2011Feline calicivirus causes cold-like symptoms, but so long as a cat is vaccinated, he or she shouldn’t have to suffer. The vaccine against the virus is a core vaccine given in combination… Full Article ›
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Rabies in Pets
Dec 11, 2011Once an animal contracts the rabies virus, it cannot be cured. A bite from a wild animal is typically how a pet gets the virus –– and how that pet could then transmit it to a person.… Full Article ›
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Leptospirosis in Dogs
Dec 8, 2011Your dog may love swimming in lakes and romping in the woods, but a dangerous disease lurks in these areas – one that can sicken you as well as your dog. Leptospirosis is caused by a… Full Article ›
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Annual Examination and Leptospirosis Vaccine Recommendations
Nov 27, 2011Regular examinations are essential to maintaining canine health. A thorough physical examination checks every major body system. A vaccine against leptospirosis is recommended for… Full Article ›
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Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas in Cats
Dec 13, 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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Feline Distemper
Nov 27, 2011The virus that causes feline distemper spreads through direct contact with an infected cat, contact with the urine or feces of an infected cat, or contact with contaminated items in the… Full Article ›
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Cat Vaccine Recommendations
Dec 7, 2011“What vaccines should my cat get?” This is a question veterinarians hear on a fairly regular basis. Because of advances in science and vaccine technology, and a growing body of… Full Article ›