Vaccinations

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 >

Dog Diseases

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 >

Cats Diseases

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 >

Associated Sarcoma

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 >

Preventative Procedures

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 >

Immunizations

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 >

Common Canine Health Problems

Dog owners have to worry about a number of dog health issues: disease, parasites, injury and more. Vaccinating your dog against common diseases and dangerous diseases can help, but being knowledgeable about common canine health problems can also be helpful. One of the most important things you can do for your dog’s health is to see a veterinarian regularly. Yearly check-ups are important for good dog health... Read more >

Recommended Vaccinations for Dogs

Many veterinarians and researchers are beginning to disagree on how often to vaccinate dogs and which vaccines to administer. However, most experts agree that vaccinations should begin at a young age and be kept up to date throughout the life of the dog.   Certain core vaccines are recommended for all dogs. A core vaccine is a vaccine for a disease that is either very common or very dangerous. Non-core... Read more >