Sentences with word «distemper»

It was recently brought to our attention that there are rumors circulating online about the existence of two new strains of canine distemper virus.

They should also be vaccinated for canine distemper virus which can be fatal.

It is commonly referred to as the feline distemper vaccine.

In the 1930s, we developed the first canine distemper vaccine.

We are seeing more cases of distemper in dogs this year.

There are excellent vaccines for distemper with minimal side effects.

May be more severe when present with distemper virus, which is known to suppress the immune system.

Exposure is considered inevitable during a dog's lifetime, so canine distemper vaccination is almost always recommended.

In this technique, antibodies against distemper virus are tagged with fluorescent markers.

Most dogs that die from distemper die from neurological complications.

This will be done to rule out systemic illnesses such as distemper, diabetes, and liver disease.

A feline distemper shot is a potentially strong and effective vaccine which can result into long lasting immunity.

Thirty years prior to this, he determined that core vaccines (including distemper) last at least seven years, and most likely for the life of the dog.

Learn how to prevent distemper outbreaks in an animal shelter, how to recognize the disease in its earliest stages, and what to do in response to an outbreak.

Most of us have heard of distemper infection for dogs and gather it is bad.

Others believe vaccinations should be performed yearly to keep dangerous diseases like distemper from getting a hold on the pet population like they did in decades past.

I want to understand, is there a chance that my pet dog can / could have gotten infected by distemper virus?

All pets should be vaccinated for rabies and we encourage vaccination for distemper combination and kennel cough.

Visit the chapter on feline distemper symptoms and treatment for extensive cat disease information.

The pets living in the home with you must be spayed / neutered, and must be current on distemper and rabies vaccinations.

Dogs should receive a vaccination against canine distemper at 6 to 8 weeks, 10 to 12 weeks and 14 to 16 weeks.

Once an animal contracts distemper, it is nearly always fatal.

Historically, this virus developed as a mutation from the cat distemper virus in the mid 1970's.

There are a couple different blood tests that can be used to diagnose puppy distemper.

There is no cure for it, and about 75 % of dogs who get distemper die from it.

Fortunately, vaccination is extremely effective at preventing distemper in dogs.

In order to ensure immunity, puppies are generally given their first distemper shot at six weeks, then a booster every two to four weeks until they reach 16 weeks of age.

Now I am trying to ascertain the viral shedding period of puppies who may or may not be distemper survivors.

My friend questioned this and was told a single shot of distemper booster is not available.

He's was vaccinated for distemper when he was about nine weeks old.

Fortunately, many pets infected with distemper do not become seriously ill, but when they do become ill, about half will die.

As a virus, the best course of action for treating distemper in dogs is to address any symptoms.

Prior to vaccinations, distemper used to claim the lives of thousands of cats each year.

A cat has a better chance of surviving distemper if treatment is begun quickly.

Some dogs have been known to develop nervous system problems after the administration of a modified live distemper vaccine.

Be sure to check with your veterinarian before trying any treatment since distemper is a deadly disease that needs to be supervised by a veterinarian.

Puppies and older dogs with poor immune function are prone to develop distemper infections.

Increased costs related to distemper also added to the financial strain over the last six months.

When we see distemper, it's usually in dogs who haven't been vaccinated.

My 1 year old retriever has been diagnosed with canine distemper after about 3 weeks of having it.

Our group has heard mixed information on the regular distemper tests showing false negatives or false positives.

Because distemper vaccines are highly effective in protecting cats from infection, they are highly recommended and often required for boarding, grooming, and hospitalization.

We also recommend distemper vaccines for dogs and cats.

Conventional veterinary medicine has very little to offer in the way of dog distemper treatment.

She will also talk about why distemper occurs and how to prevent it.

There are special vaccinations just for ferrets, like a ferret distemper vaccine.

A reader wondered if distemper is still a threat to dogs.

In addition to receiving fluids and medications, a cat with feline distemper needs to be kept warm.

Most puppies are protected for distemper within hours of vaccination and most dogs, once successfully vaccinated, are protected for life.