Getting a new puppy can be overwhelming. There is so much to know and to remember. Among those is learning about puppy vaccinations and what they do to protect your puppy. One of the first vaccinations your puppy will receive is the DHPP, which is the vaccine for four different diseases. Here, we will review ...
Canine distemper is a very life-threatening disease, which is triggered by a highly contagious virus that attacks the gastrointestinal, respiratory and the nervous systems of dogs. Canine distemper disease can also affect other wild members of the canine family, such as coyotes, raccoons, foxes as well as wolves. Younger dogs are more susceptible to becoming ...
Many of us wonder if our dogs get too many vaccines over the years. Some vaccines are now being given every third year instead of annually. Most of us trust our vets to make the right decisions, but it is up to us as pet owners to be informed before we give consent. The core ...
Witnessing a beloved dog experiencing a seizure can be both heartbreaking and frightening. Many pet owners are unprepared for this event and may not know how to handle it. The most important thing to remember is to stay calm and collected. Quickly move any furniture or other objects that may cause injury to your dog ...
Kennel cough (infectious tracheobronchitis) in canines is a highly contagious respiratory infection similar to a cold in humans. It can be caused by a variety of viruses or bacteria, but the most common culprits are Adenovirus, Parainfluenza virus, Canine Distemper Virus and the Bordetella bronchiseptica bacterium. Like the human cold kennel cough symptoms can range ...
Feline distemper or feline panleukopenia is a viral infection that affects cats. This potentially serious disease is caused by feline parvovirus. This virus is capable of surviving in the environment. It remains highly transmittable for more than a year. Although feline parvovirus is comparative to canine parvovirus, it is not associated with canine distemper. Recognize ...
A dog’s nose, when it is healthy, is constantly moist. When I am speaking of discharge, I am talking about a nose that has an obvious discharge, whether runny or contains both mucus and pus. In the previous instance, there is the continuous “dew-drop” at the end of the nose, often seen in distemper. It ...
You probably think of lions as wild beasts from Africa, but scientists have put together a family tree for cats placing their origin in South East Asia around 11 million years ago. Until 10,000 years ago, the lion was the most widespread, large-land mammal beside man. Asiatic lions, a subspecies that split from African lions, ...
