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Rabies: Understanding this still-active disease
…(including humans) can contract rabies. There is no treatment for rabies, and the instances of unvaccinated dogs surviving the infection are rare.The good news is that for dogs, the risk of coming into contact with the virus is low and vaccination programs are highly effective. Rabies, however, remains a serious…
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Rabies: Understanding this still-active disease
| Prevent the chance your dog could contract rabies by sticking to a veterinarian-recommended vaccination schedule. |
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Vaccination: Basic FAQ's
…young animal, or the vaccination status of an animal is unknown, the animal should be given two vaccinations 2-3 weeks apart. (This does not apply to rabies vaccinations.).[ Back to Top ]Should an animal who had a severe vaccine reaction be vaccinated in the future?The decision to vaccinate an animal who…
Vaccination: Basic FAQ's
| Do puppies need vaccinations? Should an ill pet be vaccinated? Find the answers to these and many other questions here. |
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Vaccination Schedule for Dogs
…Check with your veterinarian. 6 & 9 weeks Combination vaccine* without leptospirosis. Coronavirus: where coronavirus is a concern. 12 weeksor older Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian (age at vaccination may vary according to local law). 12 & 15weeks** Combination vaccine* Leptospirosis: include…
Vaccination Schedule for Dogs
| Puppies need to be vaccinated at 5, 6, 9, 12, and then 15 weeks of age to prevent and protect them from potential diseases they may be exposed to. For the majority of puppies and dogs, Drs. Foster & Smith recommend the following: |
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Biting: Causes, Prevention, and Control
…seek professional help.Be a responsible dog owner. Obtain a license for your dog as required by law, and provide regular veterinary care, including rabies vaccinations. For everyone's safety, do not allow your dog to roam. Make your dog a member of your family. Dogs who spend a great deal of time alone…
Biting: Causes, Prevention, and Control
| Learn how to reduce the risk of your dog biting someone. |
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Rabies: Understanding This Still-Active Disease
…contract the rabies virus. Domestic cats that are allowed to roam outdoors are more susceptible to contracting the virus. There is no treatment for rabies, and the instances of unvaccinated cats surviving the infection are extremely rare. While vaccination programs are highly effective, rabies remains a…
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Rabies: Understanding This Still-Active Disease
| Prevent the chance your cat could contract rabies by sticking to a veterinarian-recommended vaccination schedule. |
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Vaccination Schedule for Cats
…weeksof age and repeat in 3-4 weeks. Booster at 1 year after completion of initial series. Continue annual boosters for those cats at risk of exposure. Rabies Given by your local veterinarian(age at vaccination may vary according to local law and type of vaccine). Revaccinate one year later, and then as required…
Vaccination Schedule for Cats
| Do you know which vaccinations your cat or kitten needs? Use this chart to determine what vaccines your kitty needs. |
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Why Vaccinate at Home?
…the elbow joint.For feline leukemia vaccines, the injection should be given subcutaneously on the outside of the left rear leg below the knee.For rabies vaccines (administered by your veterinarian) the injection should be given subcutaneously on the outside of the right rear leg below the stifle (knee…
Why Vaccinate at Home?
| Looking to vaccinate your cat at home? Our veterinarians have compiled the tips and guidance you need to make home vaccination easy. |
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Air Travel With Your Cat
…and cause other adverse effects.Have your cat wear a collar, and attach a legible and accurate identification tag with complete information, the rabies vaccination tag, and a license tag. Also include a tag with a friend's address and phone number, since you will not be home to take any messages.Place…
Air Travel With Your Cat
| Taking your cat on an airplane? Use our expert tips and advice to help ensure your and your cat's travels are safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. |
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Ferret Care: Top 10 Tips
…VaccinationsFerrets need to be vaccinated yearly against rabies and canine distemper. While there has never been a recorded case of a ferret contracting rabies, the rabies vaccination serves as protection for your ferret in case she bites someone. Imrab-3 is the rabies vaccine of choice for ferrets. Get your ferret…
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Ferret Care: Top 10 Tips
| Many new ferret owners will quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the differences between owning a ferret and owning more common pets. There are many aspects about basic ferret care and more involved health issues you should be familiar with. |
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Ferret Ownership: In-Depth
…and Europe keep their ferrets outdoors, but that practice is rare in the United States. This is because heartworm disease, canine distemper, and rabies are common diseases in the U.S., and ferrets can develop all of these. Another reason why ferrets do better inside is because they are extremely prone…
Ferret Ownership: In-Depth
| Owning a ferret is a major responsibility. They have an average life span of 7 to 10 years, and can be high-maintenance pets. |
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Leash Training Your Ferret
…surroundings - it's up to you to protect your ferret.Make sure your ferret is up-to-date on her canine distemper and rabies shots.Discuss this with your veterinarian; make sure the rabies and distemper vaccines are approved for use in ferrets.Use flea & tick preventives and heartworm preventives. Consult…
Leash Training Your Ferret
| Taking walks with your ferret can be a fun and enriching experience for both you and your ferret. However, you can't just slip a harness and leash on your ferret and take off for an afternoon in the park. |
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Outdoor Hazards for Ferrets
…possibility that you will be exposing him to diseases such as canine distemper, rabies, and parasitic infection. To protect your ferret from these conditions follow these guidelines:Keep him up-to-date on his canine distemper and rabies vaccinations.Make sure the canine distemper vaccine is designed for ferrets…
Outdoor Hazards for Ferrets
| Walks are a great way to provide enrichment for your ferret, but safety should always come first! By following a few simple tips you can keep your ferret happy and healthy. |
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Diseases, Common Infectious
…although it is not common in horses, rabies can be transmitted to horses by the bite of an infected animal such as a skunk, raccoon, fox, dog or bat. Rabies can be transmitted to people. We recommend that you check with your veterinarian regarding recommendations for rabies vaccination for your horse.Strangles…
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Diseases, Common Infectious
| Infectious diseases are those diseases that horses can get from each other, or via a vector, such as a mosquito, which may transmit the disease from horse to horse. Horse owners can vaccinate their horses against many of these diseases. |
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Vaccination Schedule for Horses
…vaccination of foals because there is insufficient time to develop antibodies for protection during susceptible age. Not applicable Not applicable Rabies Consult your veterinarian Consult your veterinarian Consult your veterinarian *As with administration of all medications, the label and product insert…
Vaccination Schedule for Horses
| Vaccinate your horse against all diseases he may be exposed to, including at home or if you travel with your horse. This chart is a guideline of the vaccines suggested for some general ages and classes of horses. |
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Diseases in Horses: Glossary
…Used as a treatment in cases of navicular disease. Potomac Horse Fever: Bacterial disease, often fatal; also known as equine monocytic ehrlichiosis.Rabies: Inevitably fatal viral disease, primarily of bats and carnivores, characterized by neurological dysfunction; caused by a rhabdovirus.Rain Rot: Painful…
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Diseases in Horses: Glossary
| When you are reading through information pertaining to horses, it helps to know the jargon so you will understand what is being said. The following list of terms, while in no way comprehensive, will clue you in on the lingo of horse disease. |
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Emergencies: Horse First Aid Information
…your veterinarian if a fall caused the abrasion. Animal Bite Superficial bites are usually not critical, provided your horse is vaccinated against rabies and tetanus. Deep bites, however, need your veterinarian's immediate attention. Clean a superficial bite with an iodine-based solution, such as Povidone…
Emergencies: Horse First Aid Information
| Horse wounds vary when it comes to shape, size, and severity. This article discusses the four different categories of wounds and what you can do. |
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Bats, the Benefit of
…creatures who spread diseases like rabies.The truth is that there are only three species of bats that feed on blood, and they all live in Central and South America. According to Bat Conservation International, fewer than 10 people in the past 50 years have contracted rabies from a North American bat. People…
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Bats, the Benefit of
| Contrary to popular belief, bats are actually friendly, useful creatures. Learn how they help control mosquito population! |
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