Vaccine Titer Testing for Dogs and Cats
Over the past few years, we have seen serological titer testing partially embraced by major veterinary associations to discover if a companion dog or cat is immunized against a particular …
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Feline Vaccination Protocol by Dr. Jean Dodds
The following vaccine protocol is offered for those companion cats where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one Dr. Jean Dodds recommends and should not be interpreted …
Canine Vaccination Protocol by Dr. Jean Dodds
The following vaccine protocol is offered for those companion dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean …
Canine Distemper in Depth and the Vaccines
Dogs infected with canine distemper virus (CDV) can suffer lifelong complications or even die from the disease. First, we will discuss the disease and the available vaccines against this debilitating …
Adverse Events Associated with Canine Vaccines 2023 Study
George Moore and colleagues at Purdue University studied the number of adverse events associated with canine vaccines within 3 days of administration in 2005 that spanned a 2-year time period. …
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Parvovirus Variants and Vaccines
These days the news is filled with discussions about the emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19. Hemopet discussed the occurrence of viral variants approximately nine months …
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Should Officially Be Renamed Feline Parvovirus
First, let’s define panleukopenia. Panleukopenia describes a state in which the body experiences a decrease in the number of white blood cells, that then subsequently endangers the body to become …
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Leptospirosis in Animals and Public Health
Companion pet parents are likely to be confused as to whether their dogs should be vaccinated against leptospirosis. We think several issues add to the confusion in helping them to …
Leptospirosis in Dogs
Reports of cases of leptospirosis have increased recently across the United States. Consequently, we are hearing concerns from pet caregivers about whether they should or should not have their companion …
Calicivirus in Cats: Symptoms and Vaccination
Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that is often found in facilities with multiple cats such as catteries, pet stores, and shelters. Vaccines against FCV exist …