by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 9, 2014 | Cats, Vaccinations
In the cat world, one of the core vaccinations is known as FVRCP. This acronym used by veterinarians protects your cat from three deadly airborne viruses: feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.” Feline Rhinotracheitis and Calicivirus...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 9, 2014 | Vaccinations
Rabies is a virus that may affect the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including dogs, cats and humans. Though preventable, there is good reason that the word “rabies” evokes fear in people. The disease has been reported in every state except Hawaii, and...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 9, 2014 | Vaccinations
Disease overview Bordetella (also referred to as tracheobronchitis, canine cough or kennel cough [in dogs], and feline bordetellosis [in cats]) is a highly contagious respiratory disease in cats and dogs caused by the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica. It causes...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 9, 2014 | Puppies, Vaccinations
Updated on 9/2/21 Wondering if it’s necessary for your dog to get the canine distemper, adenovirus type 1 and type 2, parainfluenza, and parvovirus (DA2PP) vaccine? As a loving pet owner, it’s normal to have some concerns about your pet’s safety. But...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 9, 2014 | General Wellness, Vaccinations
There are many vaccinations available for cats and dogs. We understand that it can be confusing to know which vaccinations your cat or dog really needs. We have identified several ‘core vaccinations’ which are essential to your pet’s health. All of...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 9, 2014 | General Wellness, Vaccinations
Vaccines protect patients by providing a level of resistance to a disease beyond their innate immune status. Each aspect of vaccine efficacy and duration of immunity is multi-factorial and often difficult to predict in all cases. Further, no vaccine is completely safe...
