Today we share more about UTIs and other urinary tract conditions in cats. Although ear infections are less common in cats than in dogs when they do occur they can be an indication of a serious underlying health condition. Today our Cordova vets explain some of the causes, symptoms and treatments for outer, middle and inner ear infections in cats.
You may think of your feline friend as just extra cuddly but carrying just a few extra ounces can make a big difference to your cat's overall health and longevity. Here our Cordova vets explain how you can tell if you have an overweight cat.
Are you concerned that your cat may have asthma? Our Cordova vets share some symptoms of this condition, and what you should do if you think that your cat may have asthma. Dog Vaccination Schedule: What You Need To Know Vaccinations are vital for protecting your dog against a number of dangerous, and potentially deadly conditions.
Puppies When adopting or purchasing a puppy be sure to request a copy of your new pet's medical records, including their immunization records. When should your puppy get their first shots? Your veterinarian will review any medical records, and help to determine a vaccination schedule that is right for your individual dog. Chris: A normal vaccine response includes lethargy, soreness at the injection site, and even a mild fever for up to 24 hours after the shot.
These responses are very common, usually self-limiting and do not require treatment. Allergic reactions to vaccines are very rare but can be quite serious. Almost all vaccine reactions begin within 20 minutes of getting the vaccine. Many allergic reactions are mild and involve hives, swelling, and itchiness.
More severe reactions involve repeated vomiting, diarrhea, wobbly gait and even collapse. ANY vaccine reaction is a cause to seek veterinary treatment immediately. He can be reached at info NorthSlopeVet. Gaylord, call , M-F: 9am-7pm or Sat: 9am-3pm. House calls available on request. If you need dog walking or pet sitting services in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bark can help. Tags: dog vaccines , canine health , canine vaccines. Follow Me. Brooklyn Bark Talks. Canine Vaccines: How many shots does my dog really need?
Brooklyn Bark: Which vaccines does my dog need? Core Vaccines Rabies is an e xtremely deadly disease to both dogs and people. It circulates in wild populations and therefore puts both people and their pets at risk.
However, as with any medication or immunization protocol, puppy vaccinations and dog vaccinations can cause some side effects. We do recommend that you have your puppy or dog vaccinated at time when when you can monitor them after the vaccination. Just as with human vaccines, mild symptoms can be ignored. The majority of reactions are mild and short lived. If you suspect a more severe reaction to puppy vaccines or dog vaccines, such as facial swelling, vomiting or lethargy, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.
A puppy vaccination schedule should be established during your first veterinarian visit, which should take place within a week of receiving your new puppy. An adult dog vaccination schedule, which includes periodic booster immunizations, can be scheduled after the puppy vaccination schedule has been completed, or immediately upon welcoming an adolescent or adult dog into your family.
As with any other immunization protocol, a dog vaccination schedule should be adhered to without deviation, in order to ensure your canine companion remains healthy, happy and well for the duration of his or her life.
Schedule an appointment for your canine companion to receive their vaccinations today. Hi, this is Dr. Tabony with Indian Trail Animal Hospital. We're going to take just a few minutes today to talk about vaccinations and dogs. This is Sookie, Dr. Wolfe's dog. She's well protected with her vaccinations, and we want your pets to be too.
So there are four core vaccines with dog vaccinations and then there are two lifestyle or what we would call non-core vaccinations. I'll run through those, but do know that we treat every patient as an individual at our practice, so while there are standards, there could be some variations depending on your pet's health and their needs. So for the core vaccines, first we've got the distemper parvo. That is a combination vaccine, but distemper and parvo as a part of the combination are the most common diseases and most concerning diseases.
Distemper is a neurologic condition that can be quite scary, and parvo virus is a gastrointestinal illness. So distemper parvo is a core vaccine. The frequency of that vaccination changes as the pet ages.
In fact, in older pets we'll sometimes do tighter testing for distemper parvo if they've had multiple throughout their lifetime they may still be protected even beyond the next three year recommendation. The second core vaccine is bordetella, also known as kennel cough. Common miscommunication and misinformation regarding that vaccine is about the need for it.
In fact, every pet does need to be protected for kennel cough even if they're not boarding, grooming or around other animals a lot, because we certainly want to avoid any coughing difficulties at night when they contact that even from sniffing a blade of grass that an animal infected might have had the disease, and can transmit just from sniffing leaf to leaf and grass to grass.
So bordetella, kennel cough, is your second core vaccine. The third core vaccine is rabies, of course, state law. We don't hear about rabies a lot in dogs these days, which is really a blessing, but it is still required and very important.
It is interesting to note that the most common way that people and dogs in our area get rabies, and it happens in the county with pets every year, is from bats. Pets will be exposed to a bat bite and not even know it.
So, even though it's not as much of a problem as it used to be, it is still a requirement and an important vaccine protection. The fourth vaccine requirement is leptospirosis. That is a bacteria that can cause liver or kidney disease. And is more frequently found in our area because of the construction that's here.
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