Sentences with phrase «distemper virus»

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

It is postulated that this virus is a mutation of the feline distemper virus.

Young, unvaccinated dogs in a rural setting are the principal carriers of the distemper virus.

So let's say that at 12 weeks, a puppy still has residual distemper virus immunity from the mother.

The company will say that if you wait until 14 weeks of age, your ferret might encounter the distemper virus and become infected.

Ferrets that contract distemper have been exposed to a dog that was incubating the distemper virus or recently recovered from an infection.

Viral infections, such as adenovirus, distemper virus, and herpes virus in dogs and calicivirus, feline leukaemia virus (FeLV), herpes virus, and panleukopenia virus in cats

Rabies and canine distemper virus infections in wildlife share similar presenting signs.

The discovery of how canine distemper Virus (CDV) 1 jumps across and infects different species of carnivores could lead to a more effective monitoring and control of the virus.

«How Canine Distemper Virus Jumps Across Species.»

The pathogenesis of this appears to be based on an immunological reaction against the basic protein in myelin that is triggered by the distemper virus.

The canine distemper virus is closely related to the human measles virus and, in fact, in older times, puppies were immunized for distemper with vaccine against measles.

As noted in my letter, I suggest use of the term «booster» in relation to canine core modified live virus (MLV) vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus is resulting in extensive unnecessary over-vaccination of already immune dogs.

Vaccine is also available in the recombinant format w here a live harmless virus (not the distemper virus at all modified or otherwise) is used to carry the portion of the distemper virus which generates the immune - response.

Feline parvovirus is also known by its other names: feline panleukopenia virus (for the syndromes that the virus causes) and feline distemper virus (not to be confused with canine distemper, which is an altogether separate virus from canine parvovirus).

Unvaccinated domestic dogs are fully susceptible to the canine distemper virus, therefore, annual vaccination is recommended.

· «D» stands for Canine Distemper Virus, a highly contagious and commonly fatal infection that causes pneumonia, gastroenteritis, and encephalitis / seizures.

(1)(* Note: CDV, CPV - 2 and CAV - 2 are the canine diseases distemper virus, parvovirus and adenovirus [hepatitis]-RRB-.

Puppies are also very susceptible to parvovirus and distemper virus.

Charlotte Long maintains the lack of information by failing to refer to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats (2010), which advise that after effective vaccination with the core vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus, duration of immunity «is many years and may be up to the lifetime of the pet».

In response to their feedback, Zoetis donated a range of products, including flea and tick preventatives and vaccines for conditions such as distemper virus, oral bordatella virus and rabies, to name a few.

The «suggested» revaccination «recommendation» on Boehringer Ingelheim's Protech C3 label reads: «Annual vaccination Either Protech C3 + Protech C2i and Protech Bronchi - Shield III Or Protech C4 + Protech C2i and Protech Bronchi - Shield I. Protech C3 and Protech C4 have been assessed as providing at least 12 months protection against canine distemper virus, canine adenovirus and canine parvovirus.

Canine distemper virus is an immunosuppressive virus that affects both T and B cell function.

In August 2013, I forwarded a letter to Professor Ronald Schultz of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association's Vaccination Guidelines Group, challenging the confusing and misleading use of the term «booster» in relation to canine core modified live virus (MLV) vaccines for parvovirus, distemper virus and adenovirus, suggesting that use of the term «booster» is resulting in extensive over-vaccination of already immune dogs.

The Canine Distemper Virus causes respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous system symptoms.

This means, that any unvaccinated cat that comes into direct contact with an infected cat or the bodily fluids from an infected cat, will become infected with the feline distemper virus.

In a study conducted by Lauren Gray, Maddie's ® Researcher, Class of 2013, under the guidance of Dr. Cynda Crawford, the effectiveness of two different tests for the presence of antibodies against canine parvovirus and canine distemper virus were compared.

If there is any amount of titer, then there are circulating antibodies against the parvo or distemper virus.

While canine distemper virus can infect foxes, skunks, coyotes and weasels, the most common wildlife host in the U.S. is the raccoon.

Ferrets should be vaccinated against canine distemper virus and rabies virus.

A severe outbreak of the highly contagious and often fatal distemper virus was reportedly discovered at the Oberlin, Kan., facility after sick puppies from the facility were sold to customers of at least two Wyoming pet stores.

In 2010 an animal shelter population was isolated due to an outbreak of canine distemper virus (CDV).

Virologist Dr. Jürgen Schneider - Schaulies of the University of Wurzburg in Germany is one of the authors of a study, published in the journal «PLoS One» in March 2013, tracing mutations that are bringing the distemper virus closer to humans.

This vaccine protects against feline panleukopenia (feline distemper virus), feline rhinotracheitis virus and feline calici virus (the latter two are respiratory viruses).

While Bordatella is the most common cause of kennel cough complex in dogs and cats, other bacteria and viruses including parainfluenza virus, adenovirus, reovirus, mycoplasma, and even distemper virus may all be involved in symptoms in a particular pet.

when a dog has CONCURRENT exposure to multiple respiratory diseases (distemper virus, parainfluenza virus, bordetella, and / or hepatitis virus) at the same time AND / OR a dog has been under stress (boarding, grooming, attending dog shows, etc.), that dog is at HIGH risk of the severe form of Canine Flu

Kennel cough can be caused by several things, including Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine parainfluenza virus, adenovirus types 1 and 2, herpesvirus, distemper virus and mycoplasma.

The distemper virus is similar to the human measles virus.

The canine distemper virus is sensitive to ultraviolet light, heat and drying.

Ferrets are highly susceptible to the Canine Distemper Virus.

«Dog health distemper virus requires immediate treatment by a veterinarian.

«Among the most significant changes anticipated in the future will be the recommendation to discontinue routine administration of annual booster vaccinations to adult dogs (distemper virus and parvovirus) and cats (panleukopenia, feline herpesvirus 1, and feline calicivirus).

Scientists investigated humans with canine distemper virus to see if there was a connection between distemper and the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), but they did not find one.

Another blood test looks for the virus by mixing florescent antibodies in the blood to see if they attach to distemper virus.

Fortunately, a vaccine can protect cats from the distemper virus.

First, while certainly anyone (ferret, person, or other animal) can have a reaction to a vaccine, the incidence of vaccine reactions has dramatically decreased since newer brands of vaccine against both rabies and distemper virus have been developed for ferrets and since we started administering a Benadryl injection just prior to giving the shots.

• Distemper virus (causes Canine Distemper) Canine distemper is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease.

Given the incidence of rabies in wildlife (which your ferret could be exposed to if he / she gets out) and the occurrence of distemper virus in dogs (which you can carry into your house on your shoes), it is essential that your ferret be protected.

Most puppies not vaccinated against distemper are surely affected by canine distemper virus, as this disease is highly contagious and occurs worldwide.

These animals had serum antibody to canine distemper virus (CDV), canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV - 2) and canine adenovirus type - 1 (CAV - 1) at levels considered protective and when challenged with these viruses, the dogs resisted infection and / or disease.