Vaccinations are often required by law, and cases of rabies must be reported to the relevant authorities. If your dog is exposed, it’s likely that you will be required to quarantine your dog and possibly eutha
Childhood Vaccinations A man whose legs and feet are twisted and wasted as a result of polio has his toenails trimmed and cleaned by a friend in Lagos, Nigeria, 2003. The polio virus often causes wasting of the lower limbs. The polio vaccination has saved millions around the world from ge...
Rabies is a viral infection that used to be widespread in North America but due to widespread vaccinations of wild animals cases are now rare. In other parts of the world dogs infected with rabies account for over 95% of all rabies cases....
The following article discusses the mechanisms by which vaccinations protect pets from disease and examines the types of vaccines used in cats and dogs (and other animals) to prevent the major disease-causing organisms that can infect our pets. The article discusses the pros and cons of the live...
TNR prevents the overpopulation of outdoor cats because it keeps future kittens from being born. It also prevents the spread of rabies because TNRed cats get their vaccinations. Spayed or neutered cats also will stop troubling behaviors such as spraying and yowling. It’s a humane process and ...
risk of cat bites becoming infected, contracting rabies is also a cause of concern. the cdc states that in 2014, over four times more rabid cats were reported than rabid dogs . this disparity is attributed to cat owners not bringing their pet to see a veterinarian for proper vaccinations (...
VaccinationsThis is a big topic that’s really worth its own article—and conveniently, we have one for you! But you can find the TL;DR version below, covering the basics for both dogs and cats in two snazzy charts. Dog vaccination cheatsheetVaccineDoes my dog need this?Cost DAPP or DH...
Stray cats will leaving droppings and urine in the areas they live, and will of course scratch and dig. Stray cats are a source of fatal and non-fatal diseases transmittable to humans and domestic cats, including rabies, ringworm, toxoplasmosis, cat scratch fever, allergies, feline leukemia, ...
If your cat needs to be brought up-to-date on vaccinations, you’ll want to do that at least two weeks before your trip. When traveling or moving to a new state, your cat may need a health certificate and/or proof of rabies vaccination. Talk to your veterinarian in advance to learn...
Expect to be asked to bring vaccination certificates to your first class. Adult dogs should have DHPP (distemper – parvo) and rabies vaccinations. For puppies, the guidance from the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behaviour is that, ...