A vaccination is the administration of materials to a person or animal’s body to prevent them from getting a certain disease. The material given in a vaccine is a weakened or dead form of the bacteria or virus itself. Some vaccines also contain proteins. Vaccines have been used for many years to prevent the spread of disease. The first disease vaccines were used to prevent was smallpox. Vaccines work... Read more >
Dogs are at risk for a number of diseases. They are susceptible to both viruses and bacteria. Most dog diseases are not transferable to humans, but diseases like rabies and Lyme can be passed to humans. Many dog diseases can be prevented through vaccination. One of the most important things you can do to improve your dog’s health is to keep him up-to-date on vaccinations. Some vaccines need to be... Read more >
Just as with humans, the number of diseases that cats can acquire is endless. However, that’s no reason to panic. Most cats only need to be protected against a few of the more common illnesses. Cats that are allowed to roam outdoors are more susceptible to disease than cats that only live indoors and do not interact with other cats. This is because outdoor cats come into contact with other cats more... Read more >
Vaccine associated sarcoma (VAS) is a type of tumor that develops over time as a result of certain vaccines. The disease is also known as feline vaccine associated sarcoma, though rarely vaccine associated sarcoma affects dogs, ferrets and other animals. Vaccine associated sarcoma can appear as soon as three months after a vaccine is given, but can take up to 11 years to appear. Vaccine Associated... Read more >
Vaccinations are recommended for both humans and animals to prevent certain diseases. Vaccines administer material to a person or animal, usually be injection, that boosts the immune system against a particular bacteria or virus. The material is generally a dead or weakened version of the disease’s own cells. Vaccinations sometimes contain proteins as well. In cats and dogs, vaccines should be... Read more >
Thanks to the success of national vaccination and immunization programs, we have managed to take control over several debilitating infectious diseases. Polio, a crippling nerve degenerating viral infection, has been virtually eliminated from the United States because of an organized comprehensive prevention program. Vaccinations not only save lives, but millions of dollars as well. For every dollar spent on... Read more >
Most people know the benefits of getting themselves, their children and their pets vaccinated against dangerous diseases, but few know about the risks that may be involved with vaccination. In most cases, the risks associated with vaccination are minor and are well worth undergoing to get the protection that vaccinations provide. However, it’s still worthwhile to be aware of all of the risks and... Read more >
Many researchers, veterinarians and other experts are beginning to disagree on how often to vaccinate cats and which vaccines to administer. Some experts have determined that cats are sometimes over-vaccinated. However, most experts agree that vaccinations should begin at a young age and should be kept up to date throughout the life of the cat. However, cat owners should take into account the risks... Read more >
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