Because TNR cats are vaccinated against rabies while they are trapped, these programs also help to protect the humans and pet
animal against contracting rabies.
Not exact matches
Health Guarantee: North Star Rescue provides a 14 day health guarantee for all
animals adopted from the rescue
against pre-existing medical conditions, not inclusive to injuries or illnesses
contracted while in the adopter's care.
With modified live virus vaccines (distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis), some
animals can actually
contract the same disease which they are being inoculated
against.
The best ways to avoid
contracting a zoonotic disease include being sure that your
animals are vaccinated
against diseases such as rabies and leptospirosis and that they receive medicine to prevent or treat intestinal parasites and ectoparasites such as fleas and mites.
Some
animals do
contract diseases that they have been vaccinated
against, but the percentage of such cases is small compared to the number of
animals vaccinated.
Since all cats in the program are vaccinated
against viruses such as rabies and distemper, the risk of other
animals and humans
contracting these diseases is reduced.
According to Cornell University's Baker Institute for
Animal Health, even dogs vaccinated
against distemper can
contract the disease, although immunization makes transmission much less likely.
You may be confused about the types and number of vaccinations appropriate for your dog, but the friendly staff at Affordable
Animal Hospital Covina can explain each dog vaccine, what they do, and advise you of the appropriate vaccines for your dog that will protect
against the risk of
contracting a serious disease.