Infectious Diseases & Vaccines

Homeopathic nosodes are often touted as alternatives to conventional vaccines. In fact, I often suggest the homeopathic nosode remedies, Lyssin, along with Thuja, to help blunt the effects of potential […]

Lyme disease does exist and so do vaccines that may prevent the illness in companion dogs. However, does existence necessitate vaccination? Not necessarily because several factors are at play regarding

Every so often this question crosses our desks, “Dear Dr. Dodds, My dog and I are spending a lot of time in the desert and I am concerned about snake

It is estimated that at least 70% of the canine population is infected with the canine herpesvirus (CHV), which generally does not cause clinically significant illness. However, the mortality rate

Many grooming, boarding facilities and doggy daycares require your companion dog to have the Bordetella vaccine every six months or annually. This requirement may be due to laws (regional, local,

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released updated vaccination guidelines for companion dogs and cats. We, of course, at Hemopet find it a fascinating read and encourage you

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

Leishmaniasis is of significant disease concern, especially in warmer tropical climates, and it is spreading because of climate change. With only a few incidents reported in North America, the majority

Simply saying “the bubonic plague” brings visions of squalor, dirt, millions of rats scurrying about, and people falling over and dying in the middle of the street during the mid-14th